2001 - 2012 Honda Gold Wing Recall!!!!!

[Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005]

[Source: Press release & Motorcycle.com ]
We just received the following recall notice from Honda concerning a possible problem in the Gold Wing Combined Braking System that you should read carefully if you own a Gold Wing/GL1800 from one of the model years described (2001-2010 and 2012).  Here is the recall notice from Honda:

Torrance, CA: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that a potential defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in the secondary master cylinder on certain 2001-2010 and 2012 model year GL1800 motorcycles.

Situation:

The compensating port hole inside the secondary master cylinder (part of the combined-braking system) can become blocked due to (1) stacking of tolerances in manufacturing and (2) sufficient swelling of the primary pressure cup inside the master cylinder. If the compensating port hole becomes completely blocked, the rear wheel brake caliper can drag after the rider releases the brake input. If this occurs, the rear brake temperature and pressure progressively increase. Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash and continued riding with the brake engaged can generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.

Inspection and Repair:

Honda motorcycle dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder of all affected motorcycles in dealership stock or sold to customers (consumers and commercial entities). If an inspection indicates that the compensator port hole can become blocked due to this problem, the dealer will replace the secondary master cylinder. Registered owners of affected motorcycles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their motorcycle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the motorcycle, and if necessary, replace the secondary master cylinder, free of charge.


Additional Details:

Honda motorcycle dealers will immediately receive a transmittal of complete repair instructions. Replacement secondary master cylinders in the U.S. will initially be made available through American Honda’s dealer technical support hotline. Upon approval by NHTSA, American Honda will mail a letter to all registered owners, and also post a copy of the letter on the Honda Brand website: powersports.honda.com. Target dates for website posting are before the end of December 2011, and mail receipt by registered customers should occur before the end of January 2012.

Honda apologizes for any inconvenience this creates, but feels the safety of our customers is the highest priority. Honda encourages every customer to contact their dealer to schedule an appointment upon receiving the SAFETY RECALL letter.

[eric in md]

my brother TODD dont even use his brakes

[motomama]

my brother TODD dont even use his brakes

Would that be "Wee-Todd"?

[eric in md]

  but i love him ...we todd did

[hal47]

Eric I thought he had a off road gold wing.   

[Fudd]

Thanks Joe,

I've forwarded this info to all my wing buddies to make sure they are up on it.

[hubcapsc]

continued riding with the brake engaged can generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.

My rear brake piston started sticking one morning a few years ago on the way to work. I
didn't noticed until I was maneuvering in the parking lot. My rotor was hot enough to sizzle
spit... work is just 16 miles away, it would have been real hot after 50 or a 100 miles... what
with the goldwing's linked brakes, it's a good thing the flaw only makes the rear brake stick...

-Mike

[Fritz The Cat]

One thing that bothers me about recalls like this. why is it always at the dealers discretion whether or not repair/replacement is done? What happens if the dealer decides it isn't needed and a bike goes down or catches fire because of the defect. The dealer should not be allowed to make the call, it should be based on numbers or they should just do them all.

No, I don't trust a dealer to do what's right in cases like this. I believe they'll do whatever is convenient / profitable for them, screw safety or concern for the customer.   

[Ken Tarver]

THANKS JOE

[¿spoom]

Thanks Joe, that could really slide yer butt out from under you on a curve in the rain.