Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) | NHTSA Recall #05V010000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V010000 by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.). Includes 36,046 affected units, MOTORCYCLES/COMBINED BRAKE SYSTEM LEAK, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. a seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. if leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. the recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.