Make : HONDA Model : ST1300A Year : 2004
Build Dates : 20040112 - 20040610
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V010000
Date Owners Notified: 20050131 Date Received by ODI: 20050124 Date Added to Database: 20050125
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: P65
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 36046
Summary of the Safety Concern:
      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.
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.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE FORLEAKAGE. IF LEAKAGE IS CONFIRMED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PCV. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.
Report Initiator: MFR Vehicles Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONS AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).



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