Recall 01V-162
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. recalled the 2001 Honda GL1800: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-162
- Reported
- May 9, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 6,662 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Honda GL1800 2001