Honda GL1800 problems & recalls

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. the primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.

Risk: An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed december 30, 2024. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is kq9.

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 gl1800 (goldwing), cbr600rr, and 2018-2019 cbr1000rr motorcycles. the fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. owner letters were mailed june 19, 2024. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's numbers for this recall are kp8, kp9, kq0, and kq1.

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 gl1800 gold wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. an ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ecu) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall.

Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will update the ecu software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 28, 2022. owners may contact american honda motor co customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 honda gl1800 gold wing motorcycles. these motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. the recall began february 9, 2018. owners may contact honda motorcycle customer support at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is kj1.

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 honda gl1800 (goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, if not included in "zone a," honda is recalling certain 2006-2009 honda gl1800 (goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma,

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. the recall began february 2017. owners may contact honda motorcycle customer support at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is ke5.

Problem: Honda (american honda motor, inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 honda gl1800 (gold wing) motorcycles manufactured february 8, 2006, to may 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 honda gl 1800 (gold wing) motorcycles manufactured may 10, 2007, to may 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana

Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module containing the inflator, free of charge. honda distributed an interim notification to owners on july 19, 2016. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is ka8.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag.

Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash, and riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. the safety recall began on january 6, 2012. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.

Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. the recall began on august 2, 2006. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

Problem: On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. high loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.

Risk: The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the welds on 2001-2002 motorcycles free of charge. on 2003-2004 motorcycles, the units will be repaired, no inspection will be necessary. the recall began on february 9, 2005. owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. if leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. the recall began on january 31, 2005. owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.

Problem: On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. high loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.

Risk: The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and reinforce the welds on all frames. owner notification began during october 2003. owners should contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.