WheelsRecall 77V-139 · 1978 Honda GL1000

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recall 77V-139 covers 796 1978 Honda GL1000 for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 1977.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7961 model

ReportedSep 13, 1977Owners notified Sep 16, 1977

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 77V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

UPON FRONT BRAKE APPLICATION, A COMBINATION OF SPEED AND SPECIAL ROAD CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE THE ALUMINUM SPOKE BLADES TO CRACK, EVENTUALLY LEADING TO COLLAPSE OF THE WHEEL.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WHEEL, FREE OF CHARGE, ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: WHEELS; FRONT WHEEL SPOKE BLADES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCURWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.NOTE: THE MOTORCYCLE SHOULD NOT BE RIDDEN UNTIL IT HAS BEEN INSPECTED ANDRECEIVED THE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Honda GL10001978