2001-2012 Honda GL1800 recall: master cylinder
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on December 1, 2011. It covers about 126,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 126,000
- reported
- Dec 1, 2011
- owners notified
- Jan 6, 2012
- related complaints
- 62
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag.
- Risk
- Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash, and riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall began on january 6, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870.
Recall number 11V567000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 62 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 11V567000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2012 Honda GL1800 master cylinder?
Yes. Recall 11V567000, reported on December 1, 2011, covers about 126,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V567000?
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall began on january 6, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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