Honda GL1800B, GL1800 +1 more: Service brakes — master cylinder

Affects Honda GL1800B, GL1800, GL1800A · 2001–2015 — about 145K vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational