Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V010000 Reported January 24, 2005

Motorcycles/combined brake system leak

Q: What is recall 05V010000?

NHTSA recall 05V010000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on January 24, 2005. It addresses: Motorcycles/combined brake system leak. The recall affects approximately 36,046 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · N/A · 36,046 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V010000

Manufacturer Campaign

P65

Manufacturer

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

36,046

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 24, 2005

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.

Safety Consequence

If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. a loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 05V010000 or campaign P65.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V010000

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

What is recall 05V010000?

NHTSA recall 05V010000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on January 24, 2005. It addresses: Motorcycles/combined brake system leak. The recall affects approximately 36,046 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V010000 or the manufacturer campaign number P65. 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.