Honda Engine Recall 01V133000 (8,107 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: motorcycles equipped with a newly designed pulse rotor. The crankshaft pulse rotor, a device used for ignition timing, could fail and cause the engine to stall.

The risk

This sudden loss of engine power could lead to a crash.

The fix

Dealers will install a redesigned pulse rotor. 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 1-800-999-1009.

Contacts

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Honda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V133000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2001 Honda GL1800	0	6	D

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2001 Honda GL1800

Questions

Is the 01V133000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 01V133000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 01V133000 announced?

AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on April 23, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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