Attention Gold Wing Riders: Honda GL1800 Recall


American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda)
is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012 GL1800 and
2001-2005 GL1800A motorcycles due to issues with the brakes. The
total number of Gold Wings
affected by the recall is 126,000. The cause of the recall lies
within the rear braking system, specifically the master cylinder.
The rear brake on these
affected motorcycles may drag on the brake rotors after the brake
has been released. This dragging can lead to excessive heat and
potential fire, or could lead to brake lock-up, failure, or cause
the rider to lose control of the vehicle, all of which can increase
the risk of a crash.
This is the second time some of these motorcycles have been
recalled for this issue, in December 2011 Honda issued a similar
recall. As of this past July 24, the company had received some 533
rear brake related complaints.
The remedy for this issue has not been determined. Honda will send
owners an interim notification describing how to inspect their
motorcycle for rear brake drag. A second notification will be sent
when a remedy is available. The recall is expected to begin in
September 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at
1-866-784-1870. Note: Motorcycles that were remedied under recall
11V-567 for rear brake drag must have their motorcycles remedied
again under this campaign.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY
1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.