2002 HONDA GL1800

7 recalls — 210 complaints — 64 TSBs

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 i... Read more

145,219 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

KURYAKYN IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MOUNTS, PART NUMBER 607005, SOLD AND INSTALLED FOR USE ON 2001-2012 HONDA GL 1800 (GOLDWING) MOTORCYCLES. THIS MOUNT WAS SOLD ON KURYAKYN 'TRANSFORMER' PASSENGER FLOORBOARD SETS, PART NUMBER 7005 FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, TO PRESENT. TH... Read more

Consequence

THE PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR A CRASH.

Remedy

KURYAKYN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT MOUNT KITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KURYAKYN AT 1-866-296-4728.

7,446 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: KURYAKYN HOLDINGS, LLC

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

126,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

THE WELDED AREA COULD BREAK, RESULTING IN REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE OR LOWER CROSS MEMBER SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

34,919 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Defect Description

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 FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

36,046 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence

THE WELDED AREA COULD BREAK, RESULTING IN REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE OR LOWER CROSS MEMBER SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

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.

8,196 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BANK ANGLE SENSORS DESIGNED TO SHUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP AND THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL POWER IN THE EVENT THE MOTORCYCLE FALLS OVER, WERE INSTALLED USING THE WRONG SIZE SCREWS ALLOWING THE SCREWS TO EVENTUALLY DETACH FROM THEIR MOUNTING POINT.

Consequence

IF THE SENSOR DETACHES, THE ENGINE WILL STOP UNEXPECTEDLY. SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, ESPECIALLY WHILE TURNING, COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOUNTING SCREW SIZE AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL SCREWS OF THE CORRECT SIZE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 23, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD... Read more

660 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.

Complaint Statistics

210 total complaints 2 crashes 3 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	91
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	21
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	19
TIRES	11
SUSPENSION	7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	6
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN	5
STRUCTURE:BODY	4
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS	4
STRUCTURE	4

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

Low beam lights have a shadow that moves as car turns or goes up/down hills. When driving in dark back roads I see a line of shadow about 30’ ahead of me blacking out entire view. When high beams are on the shadow disappears. Bought car yesterday. Advised salesman. Will make appt to have it looked... Read more

Incident date: Sep 1, 2023

Driver's seatbelt is loose and won't retract. I tried to wash it, but it still hangs down to where it will get caught in the door when closing. This is a major safety issue in that my seatbelt is not snug against my body and would not protect me in an accident. I have seen numerous other complaints ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 8, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA GL1800 (GOLDWING) MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND HAD THE BIKE TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO ASSIST. THE CONTACT REPAIR... Read more

Incident date: Apr 24, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA GL1800 (GOLDWING) MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRAME WHERE AN ALUMINUM TUBE ENTERED INTO THE MAINFRAME. THE DEALER (FRED CUMMINGS MOTORSPORTS, 2211 CHESTER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301, (661) 324-9695) STATED THERE WER... Read more

Incident date: Apr 15, 2019

HAVE A 2002 HONDA GOLDWING NEVER HADE ANY PROBLUMS AT ALL

Incident date: May 6, 2018

MY F1 LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. SINCE MY GOLDWING IS A CONVERSION TO A TRIKE, THE KICKSTAND WAS FIXED AND IS INOPERABLE. ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY, TRIKE WAS RUNNING VERY ROUGH AND SMELLED OF A VERY LEAN FUEL MIXTURE AND STALLING AT EVERY TRAFFIC LIGHT AND HAD TO BE RESTARTED. A VERY UNSAFE CONDIT... Read more

Incident date: Oct 22, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONSUMER STRUCK A SMALL OBJECT IN THE ROAD AND A POP WAS HEARD. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE WELDS FRACTURED IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT PLACES AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V0270... Read more

Incident date: Oct 22, 2016

Incident date: Oct 15, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BRAKE FLUID LEAKED ONTO THE GROUND FROM THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V700000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRA... Read more

Incident date: Jul 24, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA GOLDWING EQUIPPED WITH A 2015 RALLY WAGON PRL. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE AXLE FOR THE TRAILER FRACTURED AND THE TIRES DETACHED. THE TRAILER WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MATERIAL USED WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRAILE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THERE WAS A HUGE CRACK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE FOOT REST. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT IF DRIVING OVER A ROAD BUMP, THE CRACK WOULD PROCEED TO SPREAD AND CAUSE A SEVERE FAILURE. THE... Read more

Incident date: May 1, 2003

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30-37 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE IN THE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE STEERING BUSHINGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPA... Read more

Incident date: Sep 20, 2009

2002 GOLDWING GL1800 BROKEN FRAME ON THE BOTTOM OR THE REAR FRAME TUBES CAN RESULT IN SEPARATION AND THE REAR OF THE BIKE WILL COME OFF INCLUDING DRIVER, PASSENGER,SADDLEBAGS AND REAR TRUNK! HONDA WILL DO NOTHING TO FIX IT! IF THE DAMAGE GOES UNSEEN BY A TECH THE OWNER WILL NEVER KNOW THE FRAME IS... Read more

Incident date: Oct 5, 2009

THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE MOTORCYCLE HAS COMPLETELY FAILED THREE TIMES SINCE APRIL 18, 2009. WHEN THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, IT QUICKLY SINKS DOWN, AND THE BRAKING SYSTEM DOES NOTHING TO SLOW OR STOP THE MOTORCYCLE. A HONDA DEALERSHIP WAS FIRST NOTIFIED OF PROBLEM ON APRIL 19, 200... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE TRAVELING 14 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD OVERHEAT AND SHUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ECM WAS FAILING. THE ESTIMATED REPAIR COST WAS $1,000. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 25, 2008

CRACKED MOTORCYCLE FRAME ON 2002 GL1800A : LOCATION OF CRACK: DIRECTLY UNDER SADDLE CONSEQUENCES: MOTORCYCLE UNSAFE TO RIDE. *TR

Incident date: Oct 26, 2008

UPON INSPECTION, THE REAR FRAME TUBES HAVE CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF MY '02 HONDA GL1800 BIKE. THE TUBES HAVE NOT COMPLETELY SEPARATED YET, BUT THE CRACKS EXTEND ABOUT 1/3 AROUND THE TUBE BEGINNING AT THE WELD AREA. BIKE-HANDLING IRREGULARITY HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHERS WITH THIS FAILURE WHEN THE C... Read more

Incident date: Sep 26, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION JUMPED OUT OF FIFTH GEAR ON ITS OWN AND GRINDS. THE VEHICLE STRUCK A CURB AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO PREVIOUS FAILURES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 22,177.

Incident date: Jul 18, 2008

STARTED MOTORCYCLE AS NORMAL WENT IN REVERSE THEN TO DESTINATION, COULD NOT SHUT BIKE DOWN EVEN WITH KILL SWITCH. CAUSED ME TO DUMP THE BIKE WITH ME ON IT MOTORCYCLE IS A 2002 HONDA GOLDWING 1800. PURCHASED IN 2001, NO OTHER DRIVERS. *TR

1 injured

Incident date: Jul 23, 2008

DISCOVERED FRAME CRACK ON MY 2002 HONDA GL 1800. THE CRACK IS LOCATED BEHIND THE LEFT PASSENGER FOOT REST AND BELOW THE BATTERY. THE 2002 GOLDWING HAS 105,000 MILES AND IS NORMALLY RIDDEN TWO UP. THE BIKE HAS NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT. THE BIKE IS CURRENTLY AT THE HONDA DEALER WAITING FOR AMERIC... Read more

Incident date: Aug 14, 2006

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1800. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE WINDSHIELD DOES NOT ADJUST AND LOCKS IN AN UPWARD POSITION. THE FAILURE REDUCES THE CONTACTS VISIBILITY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE BODY ADJUSTER, CAM B ADJUSTER, CAM A ADJUSTER, CIR-CLIP, AND THE HOLDER ADJUSTER... Read more

Incident date: Oct 1, 2007

MY MOTORCYCLE WAS SUBJECT TO THE JUNE 2003 ENGINE COOLING CAMPAIGN WHICH INCLUDED REPLACEMENT OF THE ECM AND OTHER ADJUSTMENTS. I HAD MY BIKE REPAIRED ON JULY 30, 2003 AT HONDA OF MILPITAS (R/O 94030949). SINCE THE CAMPAIGN REPAIRS WERE DONE, THE BIKE HAS HAD A SURGING PROBLEM AT 1500 RPM. WHEN RIDI... Read more

Incident date: Apr 25, 2007

2002 HONDA GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE REAR SUSPENSION ADJUSTMENT MOTOR DOES NOT ENGAGE UNTIL THE NUMBER ON THE INDICATOR DISPLAY REACHES 7 OR 8. THIS MEANS THAT THERE IS NO SUSPENSION LIFT UNTIL THAT POINT, (7 OR 8), IS REACHED. HONDA MAINTAINS THE UNIT IS WORKING PROPERLY. IF IT WERE WORKING PROPER... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2007

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA GOLDWING 1800. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP AND SEVERAL PARTS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN BACK IN THE SHOP NOW FOR FIVE WEEKS AND THE DEALER IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 29, 2006

FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN REDUCING SPEED BETWEEN 55 AND 20 MPH. INDUCED ALSO BY THE USE OF CRUISE CONTROL WHEN IT DECREASES SPEED. NEAR LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN IT HAPPENS UNEXPECTED. MUCH WORSE ON ROUGH SURFACES. DEALER UNABLE TO REPAIR UNDER WARRENTY BECAUSE FACTORY WILL NOT PAY AS A AUTHORIZED FIX ????... Read more

Incident date: Oct 29, 2006

Incident date: Aug 7, 2006

GL1800 2002 OVERHEATING AT LOW SPEED. PAID $1,000.00 PLUS FOR SERVICE BULLETIN FIX AND IT DID NOTHING TO HELP THE PROBLEM. *JB

Incident date: Mar 11, 2006

2002 HONDA GL 1800 GOLD WING MOTORCYCLE. DRIVE SHAFT RUBBER BOOT CAME APART AND SLICED INTO ELECTRICAL HARNESS WHICH IN TURN SHUT DOWN ENGINE AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON BUSY ROAD AND STRANDED MY WIFE AND I ON SIDE OF ROAD UNTIL HELP ARRIVED. VEHICLE HAD 8,700 MILES AT TIME OF FAILURE. *JB

Incident date: Mar 14, 2006

2002 GOLDWING RADIO WILL LOSE POWER 2 OR 3 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THEN WHEN STOPPED AND TURNED OFF, UPON TRYING TO RESTART THERE IS NO POWER TO THE DIGITAL CONTROL CONSOLE OR STARTER. HAVE TO REMOVE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND RE-ATTACHED TO REGAIN POWER TO CRANK BIKE. *JB

Incident date: Sep 9, 2005

FRONT END WOBBLES ON THIS MOTORCYCLE SINCE DAY 1. HAPPENS MAINLY AT 40 MPH AND THE HANDLEBARS SHAKE. *NM

Incident date: Sep 5, 2005

I BOUGHT THIS MOTORCYCLE WITH 1530 MILES ON IT, AND THE PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING FROM THE BEGINNING. IT CONTINUES AND I FEEL IT IS A CLEAR SAFETY ISSUE. THE MOTORCYCLE FRONT FORKS WOBBLE WHEN LESS THAN A FIRM GRIP IS HELD ON THE HANDLE BARS. THE WOBBLE BEGINS SMALL, AND LEFT UNCHECKED INCREASES IN I... Read more

Incident date: Sep 9, 2005

FRONT END WOBBLES ON THIS MOTORCYCLE SINCE DAY 1. HAPPENS MAINLY AT 40 MPH AND THE HANDLEBARS SHAKE. *NM

Incident date: Aug 1, 2005

SAFETY RECALL REGARDING THE FRAME WELD AND BRAKE VALVE ON THE 2002 HONDA GOLD WING MOTORCYCLE. *MR THE WELDED AREA COULD BREAK WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN LOWER CROSSMEMBER SEPARATION AND THE REAR SUSPENSION TO COLLAPSE. RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED HOWEVER NO REPAIRS PERFORMED. *TT

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

2002 HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING FRONT END WOBBLES AT 35 TO 40 MPH. *MR HEADER/TAPERED ROLLING BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED. NOW MOTORCYCLE IS FINE. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *TT

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

RECALL CAMPAIGN - SAFETY RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO FRAME WELD.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR A SECOND CONSUMER LETTER WAS RECEIVED 04/12/2005.*MR THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT LONGER UNDER WARRANTY THE FRAME WELD RECALL REPAIRS WOULD NOT BE FREE OF CHARG... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2005

RECALL CAMPAIGN: DEALERSHIP FAILED TO HONOR FRAME RECALL (05V027000) FOR 2002 HONDA GL 1800.*MR THE CONSUMER TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO A LOCAL HONDA DEALER TO HAVE THE FRAME CHECKED PER THE RECALL NOTICE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO CHECK THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT PURCHASED AT THAT DEALER. THE CONSU... Read more

Incident date: Feb 15, 2005

THE MOTORCYCLE STEERING FAILED WHILE THE DRIVER WAS DRIVING 35 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL, AND DROVE TO THE DEALER. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE STEERING BEARING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

Incident date: Jul 18, 2004

FRONT TIRE ON GL 1800 MOTORCYCLE. HONDA RECOMMENDS 36 PSI IN THE FRONT TIRE THIS CAUSES CUPPING OF THE TIRE AND A BAD VIBRATION IN FRONT WHICH COULD LEAD TO ACCIDENT AND DEATH! BRIDGESTONE TIRES RECOMMEND 38 TO 40 PSI IN THIS TIRE, YET HONDA HAS 36 IN THEIR OWNERS GUIDE. HONDA NOR BRIDGESTONE CLA... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2004

CONSUMER HAD A HONDA GOLDWING,2002. WHEN USING THE REAR BRAKES IT SET UP A BAD GRABBING VIBRATION IN THE FRONT OF THE MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO SAID THERE WAS NO SOLUTION FOR THE CURRENT DEFECT. *AK EVERYTHING IN THE FRONT END HAS BEEN REPLACED YET THE PROBLEM PERSIST.... Read more

Incident date: Jul 2, 2004

THIS (SEE PHOTOS BELOW) HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO WING DING ON JULY 2ND, 2004. THE FAILED TIRE HAD APPROX. 4,500 MILES ON IT. AIR PRESSURE WAS CHECKED AT 41 PSI COLD AS RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER. I RODE APPROXIMATELY 650 MILES EAST ON I-40 AND NOTICED A WEIRD VIBRATION JUST OUTSIDE OF SANTA ROSA N.... Read more

Incident date: Jan 1, 1901

HONDA GOLD WING GL1800 NHTSA FRAME RECALL.*MR (NAR) *CB

Incident date: Jul 13, 2004

THE MOTORCYCLE OVERHEATS IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC. CONSUMER HAS TO PULL OF THE ROAD AND TURN THE MOTORCYCLE OFF TO LET THE ENGINE COOL OFF. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE SWITCH THAT TURNS THE FANS ON ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, THEY ARE FAULTY, AND DON'T COME ON WHEN THEY ARE SUPPOSE TO BECAUSE OF A FACTORY ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2003

VEHICLE'S FRONT END WOBBLES BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MPH.* MR WHEN THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED THEY STATED THAT THE FRONT END WOBBLED BECAUSE OF THE TIRES USED. HOWEVER THEY DID NOT PAY TO HAVE TIRES REPLACED ON BIKE BECAUSE THEY CLAIMED THAT THE CONSUMER SHOULD HAVE LEFT THE ORIGINALS ON. THE CONSUMER FEELS... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2003

Incident date: Mar 30, 2004

THE FRAME ON MY HONDA GOLDWING HAS A CRACK IN IT.

CONSUMER PUT 7 SETS OF TIRES ON HIS MOTORCYCLE TO ELIMINATE THE SHAKE/SHIMMY IN THE STEERING BUT TO NO AVAIL. *PH NEW BEARINGS IN THE HEAD SHAFT AT 34,000 MILES. SHAKING AND SHIMMYING OCCURS WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING MOTORCYCLE. *LA

Incident date: Feb 7, 2004

MY 2002 HONDA GL1800 HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALER 6 TIMES FOR REPAIR OF ENGINE OVERHEATING. I HAVE HAD THE ENGINE OVERHEATING RECALL WORK CONDUCTED TWICE ON THE BIKE. THE FIRST REPAIR UNDER THE RECALL ACTUALLY ACTUALLY ACERBATED THE OVERHEATING PROBLEM. THE SECOND RECALL REPAIR ONLY SLIGHTLY IMPROVED... Read more

SAFETY RECALL ON MOTORCYCLE, BUT DELAYS WITH HIGH VOLUME OF CUSTOMERS AT THE DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR PROBLEM. *LA RECALL#03V350000 *SC *JB

RECALL ON MOTORCYCLE'S FRAME WELDING PROCEDURE. THE WELDING PROCEDURE WAS REVERSED AFTER THE MANUFACTURER DETERMINED IT REPRESENTED A RISK TO MOTORCYCLE OWNERS. *LA WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED FOR THE REPAIR, THE WELDER DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS EXISTING CRACK DAMAGE TO THE FRAME. *SC *JB

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Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 HONDA GL1800

64 manufacturer communications from 40 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	11
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	5
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER	5
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK	5
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	2
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL	2
140000 AIR BAGS	2

350000 EQUIPMENT

"DEALER MESSAGE - ON DECEMBER 11, SEVERAL SECTIONS OF S/B GL1800 #23 WERE REVISED TO INCLUDE INFORMATION FOR THE REPAIR OF TRIKE COVERSIONS."

035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL OF 2012-2015 GL1800/A AND 2013-2015 GL1800B/BD MOTORCYCLES, AND IS IMPLEMENTING A RECALL REMEDY FOR 2001-2010 AND 2012 GL1800/A MOTORCYCLES ALREADY SUBJECT TO SAFETY RECALL ?JG6?. HONDA

350000 EQUIPMENT

NEWSLETTER - THE REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER (SMC) RECALL IS VERY INVOLVED, SO MAKE SURE TO READ THROUGH THE ENTIRE BULLETIN BEFORE HAND SO YOU CAN VISUALIZE THE PROCEDURES BEFORE YOU START. NOT ONLY WILL YOU BE INSTA

034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

"DEALER MESSAGE - EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER (SMC) KITS FOR THIS RECALL ARE AVAILABLE ON OPEN ORDER. AS INDICATED IN S/B GL1800 #23 AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS ABOUT THIS RECALL, IT IS ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL THAT ONLY PR

035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL OF 2012-2015 GL1800/A AND 2013-2015 GL1800/B/BD MOTORCYCLES, AND IS IMPLEMENTING A RECALL REMEDY FOR 2001-2010 AND 2012 GL 1800/A MOTORCYCLES ALREADY SUBJECT TO SAFETY RECALL "JG6". HOND

034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

"DEALER MESSAGE - THE SERVICE BULLETIN IN SUPPORT OF THE SAFETY RECALL OF 2001-2015 GL1800/A AND GL1800B/BD MOTORCYCLES FOR A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER IS POSTED ON IN. SERVICEBULLETIN SAFETY RECALL: GL1800 #23 INCL

034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL OF 2001-2015 GL1800/A AND GL1800B/BD MOTORCYCLES. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT UNDER CONDITIONS WHERE THE BRAKE FLUID IS NOT REPLACED ACCORDING TO THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE (EVERY 12,000 MIL

034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

"HONDA IS LAUNCHING A SAFETY RECALL ON MODEL YEAR 2001 THROUGH 2015 GL1800/A AND GL1800B/BD MOTORCYCLES TO REPLACE A POTENTIALLY DEFECTIVE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER. UNDER CONDITIONS WHERE THE BRAKE FLUID IS NOT REPLACED ACCORDING TO THE M

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Dealer message - Honda has determined that, in some cases, the secondary master cylinder repair campaign conducted since 2011 (S/B GL1800 #20) was not sufficient to prevent the rear brake from dragging

030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Service bulletin - Honda has determined that, in some cases, the secondary master cylinder repair campaign conducted since 2011 (S/B GL1800 #20) was not sufficient to prevent the rear brake from dragging. Under certain conditions there is s

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.

140000 AIR BAGS

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Oth

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

HONDA MOTORCYCLE: FRAME WELD SAFETY RECALL. REQUIRES INSPECTION OR REPAIR OF LOWER CROSS MEMBER FRAME WELDS. THE FRAME WELD APPROVAL AND DOCUMENTATION PROCESS IS BEING CHANGED BY THE MANUFACTURER. *PE

355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE

117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT ON 12/29/07. NO MODELS

175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

TRUNK OPENER UNIT, OPENER ROD AND SNAP. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

CAMSHAFT TIMING - GEAR NOISE AFTER COMPLETING VALVE ADJUSTMENT MAY BE INCORRECT CAMSHAFT TIMING. *NM

160000 STRUCTURE

FRAME WELDING TIP - TO EASE FUEL TANK INSTALLATION INTO THE FRAME, APPLY A LIGHT COATING OF SILICONE SPRAY TO THE SIDES AND BOTTOM RIGHT OF THE TANK. *NM

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

DRIVE SHAFT BOOT TORN/VENTING. *TT

063110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

PROPORTIONAL CONTROL VALVE (PCV) LEAKAGE RECALL REMINDER. REFER TO BULLETIN GL1800A #16. *TT

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FRAME WELDING TIPS. *TT

034300 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

LINKED BRAKING SYSTEM (LBS) PROPORTIONAL CONTROL VALVE (PCV) LEAKAGE SAFETY RECALL. *TT

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

SAFETY RECALL FOR FRAME WELD INSPECTION. CERTAIN FRAME WELDS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH CAUSING THE WELDS TO CRACK. THE WELDED AREA COULD BREAK WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN LOWER CROSS MEMBER SEPARATION AND REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPLACEMENT AND INITIALIZATION. HONDA. GL 1800/A 2001-2005. *TT

175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

TRUNK OPENER UNIT. THE WRENCH. HONDA TECH NEWSLETTER. *TT

175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

TRUNK OR SADDLEBAG NOT OPENING WHEN THE CORRESPONDING LATCH LEVER IS PULLED. *MJ

071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

FUEL TANK INSTALLATION TIP. *JB

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

CLASS ACTION SUIT REMINDER. THE WRENCH. HONDA TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER. APRIL 2004. *TT

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

MELTING SHAFT BOOT FIX. THE WRENCH. HONDA. *TT

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FRAME WELD TIPS AND INFORMATION. HONDA. THE WRENCH SPECIAL EDITION. *TT

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FRAME WELD INSPECTION CHART. REVISED. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

RADIO AND OPENING CEREMONY PRESET LOG. *JB

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

PROPERLY BLEEDING THE AIR FROM THE COOLING SYSTEM AFTER ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) REPLACEMENT. HONDA TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CD CHANGER MOUNTING BRACKET INSPECTION. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CD CHANGER REPLACEMENT FOR JAMMING AND/OR SKIPPING IN THE OPTIONAL HONDALINE CD CHANGER. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT / COOLING SYSTEM PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THE ORIGINAL PART NUMBER FOR THE HONDA LINE CD CHANGER KIT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED. *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

SLIP TAPE FOR TRUNK. *TT

114300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK

ACCESSORY TRUNK LAMP HARNESS ROUTING. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

GL1800 PASSENGER CONTROLS. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

WIND SCREEN MECHANISM. *TT

100000 POWER TRAIN

NEEDLE BEARING AND WASHER. *TT *JB

100000 POWER TRAIN

REVERSE SPRING INSTALL TIP. *TT *JB

122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

FOG LIGHTS INSTALLATION TIP. *TT *JB

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

PROBLEMS WITH CD JAMMING. *TT *JB

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CD CHANGER HARNESS ROUTING. *TT *JB

131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

WINDSHIELD FACT. HONDA TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CD CHANGER REPLACEMENT. HONDA TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER. *TT

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

INFORMATION ON TROUBLE SHOOTING AN INOPERATIVE TURN SIGNAL PROBLEM. *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

SUBUECT REGARDING TRUNK LID DIMPLES. *TT

175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

CONCERNS WITH REAR TRUNKS THAT WON'T LATCH. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CD CHANGER BRACKET. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE SYMPTOMS OF JAMMING IN THE OPTIONAL CD CHANGER. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THEIR GL1800/A'S INTERCOM MUTE ISN'T WORKING. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE WEAK RADIO TRANSMISSIONS AND/OR THE NEED TO USE ABNORMALLY HIGH SQUELCH SETTINGS FOR RECEPTION ON THE HONDALINE GL1800/A CB RADIO. *TT

036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SUBJECT REGARDING ABS SPEED SENSOR WIRE CLAMP LOCATION. *SLC

175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

INFORMATION ON REAR TRUNK LATCH.*JB

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

SUBJECT REGARDING MYSTERY MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CODE 41. *JB

105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

INFORMATION REGARDING 2002 GL 1800 REVERSE CABLE INSPECTION/ADJUSTMENT

190000 TIRES

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR TIRES POSSIBLY DAMAGED DURING FACTORY ASSEMBLY PROCESS. *SLC

103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH

INFORMATION REGARDING REVERSE CABLE INSPECTION. *YH

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION REGARDING MAIN BEARING JOURNAL CAPS. *YH

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING MICROFICHE CORRECTION, THE 2001 GL 1800 MICROFICHE OMITS A RUBBER GROMMET USED WITH THE WINDSHIELD GARNISH MOUNTING BOLTS. *ET *ET

NHTSA Safety Investigations — HONDA GL1800

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE — Closed — Model Year: 2012

Inconsistent Throttle Control

This PE was opened after NHTSA received 10 owner complaints alleging vehicle control was compromised due to inconsistent throttle control in MY 2012-14 Honda GL1800 motorcycles.Typically during the first five minutes of operation (cold engine), riders would experience a pronounced engine stumble whe... Read more

RQ — Closed — Model Year: 2001

FRAME CROSSMEMEBER WELD FAILURES

HONDA IS AMENDING THE SCOPE OF 03V-350 TO ADD 34,919 POTENTIALLY AFFECTED GL1800 GOLD WING MOTORCYCLES.THE INITIAL RECALL RANGE INCLUDED FRAMES MANUFACTURED WITH ONE OF A NUMBER OF WELDING PROCESSES.HONDA BELIEVED, ON THE BASIS OF DATA AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME, THAT ONLY THOSE GL'S BUILT WITH THAT ONE... Read more

PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001

REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE

THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES, INTRODUCED WITH THE 2001 MODEL YEAR, UTILIZE AN ALUMINUM FRAME INDIVIDUALLY WELDED BY HONDA EMPLOYEES IN THE COMPANY?S MARYSVILLE, OHIO ASSEMBLY PLANT.NHTSA/ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER LEARNING THAT SOME 2002 MODEL YEAR GL1800?S WERE EXPERIENCING REAR SUSPENSION COLL... Read more

PE — Closed — Model Year: 2001

MOTORCYCLE COOLANT SPRAY ONTO REAR TIRE

SEE THE ATTACHED REPORT WITH ODI'SFINDINGS.

HONDA GL1800 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA GL1800 across all model years (2001–2024).

82 Total Recalls

776 Total Complaints

4 Investigations

35 Reported Crashes

1 Reported Fires

5 Reported Deaths

HONDA GL1800 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2024	1	4	View
2023	1	2	View
2022	2	1	View
2021	3	13	View
2020	3	3	View
2019	2	10	View
2018	2	46	View
2016	1	7	View
2015	2	8	View
2014	2	9	View
2013	2	16	View
2012	5	49	View
2011	1	0	View
2010	5	28	View
2009	6	2	View
2008	5	60	View
2007	5	28	View
2006	6	27	View
2005	3	25	View
2004	5	11	View
2003	7	107	View
2002 (current)	7	210
2001	6	103	View

Other HONDA Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
ACCORD	1,544	31,106	View
ODYSSEY	1,083	15,814	View
PILOT	1,019	12,296	View
ACCORD HYBRID	883	1,156	View
CR-V	820	20,314	View
CIVIC	752	19,886	View
INSIGHT	709	669	View
PASSPORT	510	2,127	View

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2002 HONDA GL1800

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Technical Service Bulletins — 2002 HONDA GL1800

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NHTSA Safety Investigations — HONDA GL1800

HONDA GL1800 — All Years Overview

HONDA GL1800 — Year by Year

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