NHTSA Recall 01V133000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,107 vehicles. It affects 2001 Honda GL1800.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V133000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | April 23, 2001 |
| Owner notification | April 19, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed pulse rotor. The crankshaft pulse rotor, a device used for ignition timing, could fail and cause the engine to stall.
Safety risk
This sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a redesigned pulse rotor. 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 1-800-999-1009.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V133000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda GL1800 | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.