Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V162000 Reported May 9, 2001

Honda/engine stop switch

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Engine And Engine Cooling · 6,662 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V162000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
6,662
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 9, 2001

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

Sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 01V162000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V162000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V162000?

NHTSA recall 01V162000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on May 9, 2001. It addresses: Honda/engine stop switch. The recall affects approximately 6,662 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V162000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.