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1997 HONDA GL1500

1 recalls — 5 complaints — 1 TSBs

96V213000 Oct 28, 1996
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Defect Description
THE METAL STAY OR RUBBER SUPPORT FOR THE REAR TURN SIGNAL CAN FALL CAUSING THE REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT TO BE OUT-OF-POSITION.
Consequence
VEHICLES FOLLOWING MAY NOT NOTICE THE TURN SIGNAL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE METAL STAY AND RUBBER SUPPORTS OF THE REAR TURN SIGNAL.
3,540 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Complaint Statistics

5 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC1
INTERIOR LIGHTING1
TIRES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Sep 2, 2004
Incident date: Sep 2, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE STARTER AND ENGINE STAYED ON AT THE SAME TIME. ENGINE FAILED TO SHUT DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO JERK FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 2, 2004
Incident date: Sep 2, 2004
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE STARTER AND ENGINE STAYED ON AT THE SAME TIME. ENGINE FAILED TO SHUT DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO JERK FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
TIRES Jun 11, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
TIRE DELAMINATED DURING NORMAL WEAR AND USE, REFUSED BY DEALER TO ADMIT DEFECT. SAID DUNLOP WOULD NOT WARRANTY TIRE, NO REPLACEMENT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16X180 )
INTERIOR LIGHTING Jan 30, 1998
GLARE FROM SUNLIGHT DURING DAWN/DUSK MAKES READING INSTRUMENTS IMPOSSIBLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Jul 18, 1997
Incident date: May 23, 1997
RIGHT FOOT BRAKE IS SOME WHAT ACKWARD POSITION. YOU MUST ROTATE YOUR FOR YOUR ANKLE TO ITS FULLEST DOWNWARD POSITION IN ORDER TO GET PROPER BRAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1997 HONDA GL1500

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
GL1500 Aug 19, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
MOTORCYCLE OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR RADIO PERFORMANCE. *YC

HONDA GL1500 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA GL1500 across all model years (1988–1997).

4 Total Recalls
51 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
4 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HONDA GL1500 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2002 0 2 View
2001 0 9 View
2000 0 4 View
1999 0 8 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 (current) 1 5
1996 0 8 View
1995 0 3 View
1994 0 4 View
1992 0 1 View
1990 1 0 View
1989 1 2 View
1988 1 1 View

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