Recall #: 2015488
Models Involved: 2001-2015 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
Number of Vehicles: 910,663
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the combined brake system’s secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brakes to drag. Continued riding with the rear brake engaged/dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire. Unexpected braking may also adversely affect vehicle stability.
Correction:Â Dealers will replace the secondary master cylinder with one that has a modified check valve. In addition to replacing the secondary master cylinder, dealers will also replace the rear master cylinder and flush the brake fluid. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2014-326. All vehicles having been inspected and/or serviced under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
I concur with Jimo368. That was my first thought “What about the ST1300?” It has the same problem with the same hardware.
The same SMC on the ST13 has been problematic for years and big H has done nothing about it. Same with the high speed weave and the excessive heat.