2001 Honda GL1800 problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

Risk: This sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.

Fix: 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.

Problem: 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.

Risk: Sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.

Fix: 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.

Problem: On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. high loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.

Risk: The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the welds on 2001-2002 motorcycles free of charge. on 2003-2004 motorcycles, the units will be repaired, no inspection will be necessary. the recall began on february 9, 2005. owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.

Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag.

Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash, and riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. the safety recall began on january 6, 2012. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.