NHTSA recall 05V-010 (05V010000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported January 24, 2005 - about 36,046 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 05V010000
Also written as: 05V-010
Manufacturer number: P65
Reported: January 24, 2005
Vehicles affected: ~36,046
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMBINED-BRAKE SYSTEMS HAVE A PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE (PCV) THAT MECHANICALLY PROPORTIONS BRAKE FORCE WHEN THE REAR BRAKE IS APPLIED. A SEAL IN SOME PCVS IS IMPROPERLY SHAPED, AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUES TO BE USED AFTER A LEAK OCCURS, THE REAR BRAKE WOULD EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE. A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FORCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE FORLEAKAGE. IF LEAKAGE IS CONFIRMED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PCV FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 05V-010 when calling a dealer.

Affected 4 models

Honda GL1800 - 2002, 2003, 2004

Honda GL1800A - 2002, 2003, 2004

Honda ST1300 - 2003

Honda ST1300A - 2003

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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