Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 15V-700 · Honda vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 15V-700 covers 145,219 Honda vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on October 23, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 54% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V700000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
54%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 881 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 13, 2000 to August 9, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.