NHTSA recall 15V-700 (15V700000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported October 23, 2015 - about 145,219 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V700000
- Also written as
- 15V-700
- Manufacturer number
- JV6
- Reported
- October 23, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~145,219
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-700 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.