NHTSA recall 01V-133 (01V133000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported April 23, 2001 - about 8,107 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V133000
Also written as: 01V-133
Reported: April 23, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~8,107
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PULSE ROTOR. THE CRANKSHAFT PULSE ROTOR, A DEVICE USED FOR IGNITION TIMING, COULD FAIL AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.

Why it is dangerous

THIS SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REDESIGNED PULSE ROTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 19, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-133 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda GL1800 - 2001

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.