NHTSA recall 01V-162 (01V162000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported May 9, 2001 - about 6,662 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 01V162000
Also written as: 01V-162
Reported: May 9, 2001
Vehicles affected: ~6,662
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ENGINE STOP SWITCH. THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH IS SENSITIVE TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT OR STRONG JOLTING, SUCH AS HITTING A POTHOLE OR RIDING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS,WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO CUT OUT MOMENTARILY OR EVEN SHUT OFF.

Why it is dangerous

SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A CONTACT PLATE, E-CLIP, AND 2 CONTACT PLATE SPRINGS. 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 1-310-532-9811.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 01V-162 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda GL1800 - 2001

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