Rear brakes may drag
Defect Summary
American honda motor co., inc. (honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 gl1800, 2001-2005 gl1800a and 2013-2015 gl1800b motorcycles. the rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
Safety Consequence
A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. the recall began on december 7, 2015. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is jv6. note: this recall supercedes recall 14v-472.
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FAQ: Recall 15V700000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V700000?
NHTSA recall 15V700000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on October 23, 2015. It addresses: Rear brakes may drag. The recall affects approximately 145,219 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V700000 or the manufacturer campaign number JV6. 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.