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STOP SALE NOTICE: 2001-2015 GL1800/A and GL1800B/BD
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Motorcycle National Field Service
October 16, 2015
STOP SALE NOTICE: 2001-2015 GL1800/A and GL1800B/BD
Dear Honda Powersports Dealer:
Honda is launching a SAFETY RECALL on model year 2001 through 2015 GL1800/A and GL1800B/BD
motorcycles to replace a potentially defective secondary master cylinder. Under conditions where the brake
fluid is not replaced according to the maintenance schedule, deposits may form within the brake fluid,
leading to component malfunction within the secondary master cylinder, which may cause the rear brake to
drag. A dragging rear brake increases the risk of a crash and may generate enough heat to cause the rear
brake to catch fire.
A redesigned secondary master cylinder with new internal valving is now available to correct this condition.
Effective immediately, YOU MUST NOT SELL any NEW or USED GL1800/A or GL1800BD motorcycles listed
below:
AFFECTED UNITS
2001–2015 GL1800/A All types, all units
2013–2015 GL1800B/BD All units
To search for applicable recalls on a specific unit, use Unit Information* on iN.
To manage your affected inventory, use eResponsibility Report*.
(*Available the week of October 19)
SERVICE BULLETIN
Service Bulletin GL1800 #23, which includes the affected VIN ranges, repair procedure, parts information,
as well as warranty claim information, will be published on iN the week of October 19.
IMPORTANT NOTE: S/B GL1800 #23 supersedes S/B GL1800 #20 and S/B GL1800 #22, please destroy
all printed copies of those bulletins immediately.
PARTS INFORMATION
A limited supply of parts will be allocated the week of October 19, based upon your dealership’s affected
inventory.
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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NOTE: Your dealership will receive an automatic allocation of Pro Honda DOT 4 Brake Fluid for the repair of
affected units. Brake fluid will be shipped separately from the repair parts kits. Make sure your parts and
service managers are aware that the allocated brake fluid is required for this recall repair.
Further parts availability information will be posted on the iN “Service” landing page.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
AHM intends to mail customer letters as early as possible, pending approval from applicable government
regulatory agencies.
Make sure all departments in your dealership are aware of this action.
If you have any questions, please contact AHM TechLine through TechLine Connect on iN or contact your
District Service Manager.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
Bradley Little
Manager, National Field Service
Motorcycle Division
Bulletin Number: 15-0286
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
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