Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
HONDA
Model Of Vehicle
GL1800
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V162000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
Sudden Loss Of Engine Power Could Lead To A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co.
Start Of Manufacture
20001002
End Of Manufacture
20010222
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6662
Date Owners Notified
20010419
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Date Report Received
20010509