Vehicle recall 77V139000 · September 13, 1977
1978 Honda GL1000
Upon front brake application, a combination of speed and special road conditions may cause the aluminum spoke blades to crack, eventually leading to collapse of the wheel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Upon front brake application, a combination of speed and special road conditions may cause the aluminum spoke blades to crack, eventually leading to collapse of the wheel.
- Remedy
- The dealer will replace the front wheel, free of charge, on all affected vehicles.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: motorcycles.system: wheels; front wheel spoke blades.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could occurwithout prior warning.note: the motorcycle should not be ridden until it has been inspected andreceived the necessary modifications.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 77V139000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 13, 1977
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- September 16, 1977
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 796
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda GL1000 (1978): 1978
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