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Honda GL1800B problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2013–2015: 1 recall campaign and 3 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

201320142015

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
201312
201411
201510

What owners complain about (all years)

Service Brakes1
Wheels1
Power Train1

Recent recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic #15V700000 · 2015 · 145,219 units

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.

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Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the GL1800B.

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