NHTSA recall 01V162000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Honda GL1800
Reported May 9, 20016,662 vehicles affectedAMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.Built Oct 2, 2000 – Feb 22, 2001
The defect
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 remedy
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.