2001-2015 Honda GL1800, Honda GL1800A and others recall: master cylinder

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall on October 23, 2015. It covers about 145,219 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 145,219
reported: Oct 23, 2015
owners notified: Dec 7, 2015
related complaints: 77

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

What is wrong: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
Risk: A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V‑472.

Recall number 15V700000

Affected vehicles

Honda GL1800 2001-2010, 2012-2015 2007 2008 2009 2010 2012 2013 2014 2015
Honda GL1800A 2001-2005 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
Honda GL1800B 2013-2015 2013 2014 2015

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 77 complaints about brakes problems.

Questions about recall 15V700000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2015 Honda GL1800, Honda GL1800A and others master cylinder?

Yes. Recall 15V700000, reported on October 23, 2015, covers about 145,219 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V700000?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V‑472.

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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