NHTSA Recall 01V162000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6,662 vehicles. It affects 2001 Honda GL1800.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V162000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | May 9, 2001 |
| Owner notification | April 19, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
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.
Safety risk
Sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.
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.
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 01V162000
| 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.