NHTSA Recall 05V010000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICJan 24, 2005· HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Summary

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMBINED-BRAKE SYSTEMS HAVE A PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE (PCV) THAT MECHANICALLY PROPORTIONS BRAKE FORCE WHEN THE REAR BRAKE IS APPLIED. A SEAL IN SOME PCVS IS IMPROPERLY SHAPED, AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

Consequence

IF THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUES TO BE USED AFTER A LEAK OCCURS, THE REAR BRAKE WOULD EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE. A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FORCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE FORLEAKAGE. IF LEAKAGE IS CONFIRMED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PCV FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2002	Honda	CBR1100XX
2003	Honda	CBR1100XX
2002	Honda	GL1800
2003	Honda	GL1800
2004	Honda	GL1800
2002	Honda	GL1800A
2003	Honda	GL1800A
2004	Honda	GL1800A
2003	Honda	ST1300
2004	Honda	ST1300
2003	Honda	ST1300A
2004	Honda	ST1300A
2002	Honda	VFR800
2003	Honda	VFR800
2004	Honda	VFR800
2003	Honda	VFR800A
2004	Honda	VFR800A