2003 HONDA GL1800

7 recalls — 107 complaints — 53 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

107 total complaints 2 crashes 1 injuries 3 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	30
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS	14
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	11
STRUCTURE:BODY	7
STEERING	6
SERVICE BRAKES	5
SUSPENSION:REAR	4
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION	3
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR	2
STRUCTURE	2

Incident date: Sep 13, 2020

TOLD BY HONDA THE FRAME RECALL WAS DONE IN 2012. IN 2020 I INSPECTED THE FRAME AND THERE ARE CRACKS IN THE FRAME AGAIN WHERE THE RECALL STATED THEY WOULD BE. THE REPLACEMENT FRAME IS CRACKING. BOTH MAJOR CRACKS ARE AT THE WELDS AT THE REAR PASSENGER FOOT PEGS

Incident date: Jul 16, 2020

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GL1800. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FRACTURE WAS LOCATED AT THE MID SECTION OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER T... Read more

Incident date: Jan 21, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GL1800. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS NO BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO CYCLE SHACK NORTH (1101 INTERSTATE 45 S, CONROE, TX 77301 (936) 756-9711) WHERE IT WAS ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 17, 2019

HONDA SAFETY RECALL SERVICE BULLETIN GL1800 #14 REVISED: SEPTEMBER 2008 STATES THAT MY MOTORCYCLE IS ONE OF THE AFFECTED UNITS FOR THE RECALL (I.E. THE FRAME WELDS NEED TO BE REINFORCED). THAT WORK HAS NEVER BEEN DONE. HOWEVER, THE RECORDS FOR DOING A VIN CHECK ONLY GO BACK 15 YEARS, AND A LOCAL ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 14, 2017

THE ENGINE RUN HOTTER THAN USUAL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND GOING UP HILL AT HIGHER RPM . ALL FANS ARE RUNNING OK AS EXPECTED BUT STILL WHEN EVER STUCK IN TRAFFIC AT 75 DEGREE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE SEEM TO CREEP UP HIGHER TOWARDS THE RED MARK . THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IF THE ENGI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 19, 2015

2003 HONDA GOLDWING. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLES SUDDEN POWER LOSS AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE ACCIDENT. *SMD *CN

Incident date: Nov 7, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 HONDA GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE RIDER LOST CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CRASHED OFF THE SIDE OF A 25 FOOT HILL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER A BLIND HAIRPIN TURN. THE RIDER WAS FATALLY INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS... Read more

Crash 1 deaths

Incident date: Nov 5, 2016

I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE ON 11/05/16 FROM IMOTORSPORTS IN ELMHURST ILL. FROM DAY ONE IT HAD A VERY BAD WOBBLE IN THE STEERING AND IF I WAS NOT HOLDING STRONGLY ONTO THE BIKE IT WOULD DEFINITELY CRASH. AFTER ASKING FOR A REPAIR TO THIS WOBBLE IMOTORSPORTS MANAGER JASON SAID THEY WOULD INSTALL A NE... Read more

Incident date: Nov 5, 2016

Incident date: Jul 16, 2017

BACK BRAKE FAILS COMPLETELY

Incident date: Aug 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND PREMATURE CRACKS IN TWO PLACES UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARDS. THE MECHANIC WAS TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO DETERMINE WHAT PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE.... Read more

Incident date: Aug 1, 2016

Incident date: Nov 24, 2015

TRANS JUMPS OUT OF GEAR AND DOWN SHIFTS. WHILE DRIVING

1 injured

Incident date: Aug 9, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE IDLING WITH THE RPMS UNDER 1,000, THE MOTORCYCLE MADE A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE EXCEEDED 1,000 RPMS, THE NOISE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. TH... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY THE DEALER, THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILU... Read more

Incident date: Dec 1, 2011

2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS RECALL 2001-2010 AND REAR BRAKES CAMPAIGN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER HAVING HIS BRAKES SERVICED, HE HEARD AN UNUSUAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. WHEN HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED THE ROTOR... Read more

Incident date: Jul 5, 2010

I WAS RIDING MY 2003 GOLDWING GL1800 MOTORCYCLE AND CAME TO AN AREA OF THE ROAD WITH CONSTRUCTION, THERE WHERE SEVERAL SIGNS INDICATING FOR MOTORCYCLES TO USE CAUTION AND BUMPS. AFTER RIDING THRU THIS AREA AND GETTING BACK TO WHAT APPEARED TO BE NORMAL ROAD SURFACES, I CAME ACROSS A CUT OUT IN THE ... Read more

Incident date: Aug 20, 2007

MY INCIDENT WITH A SPONTANEOUS DOWNSHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR (GHOST SHIFT) ON MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE OCCURRED ON HIGHWAY 89 NORTH OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA IN 2007. IT WAS TOTALLY INDEPENDENT OF ANY INPUT BY ME. IT ACTUALLY DOWNSHIFTED AND IMMEDIATELY UPSHIFTED COMPLETELY BY ITSELF. I ... Read more

Incident date: Jan 12, 2010

TRANSMISSION ON 2003 HONDA GOLDWING JUMPS FROM 5TH TO 4TH GEAR. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AND HAS FOR SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT CAUSES THE POTENTIAL OF LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. *TR

Incident date: Nov 28, 2009

THE FRAME OF MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE FRAME TUBE BEHIND THE LEFT PASSENGER FOOT BOARD. *TR

Incident date: Nov 12, 2008

MY 2002 HONDA GOLDWING 1800 TRANSMISSION FAILED ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP OUT OF 5TH GEAR ON OCCASION AND GRADUALLY GOT WORSE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. I HAD TO HAVE IT HAULED HOME AND THEN LATER ON HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP AND HAVE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED O... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS DEFECTIVE AND CRACKED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 32,000.

Incident date: Jul 1, 2008

THE FRAME IN MY 2003 HONDA GOLD WING HAS CRACKED. THE BIKE HAS BEEN RIDDEN NORMALLY TWO UP MOST OF THE TIME AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN A ACCIDENT. THE 2003 HONDA GOLD WING HAS ONLY 45,000 MILES OR SO. THIS MOTORCYCLE WAS ALREADY INVOLVED IN A SAFELY FRAME RECALL ORDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT IN LATE 2003. ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 20, 2008

THE FRAME ON MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING CRACKED APRIL OF 2008. THE FRAME TUBING BROKE COMPLETELY ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND THE TUBING ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS CRACKED 3/4 OF THE WAY AROUND. I HAD A TRIKE KIT ON THE BIKE, AND AT FIRST THOUGHT WAS THE PROBLEM BUT AFTER CHECKING AROUND, I FOUND THIS HAS HAPPENED... Read more

Incident date: Oct 2, 2007

I WANT TO SHARE A VERY DISTURBING, DANGEROUS, AGGRAVATING AND DISGUSTING EXPERIENCE I HAVE JUST RECENTLY HAD WITH A BRAND NEW DUNLOP ELITE 3 TIRE I PURCHASED FROM HONDA OF CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 (INVOICE # 042179). SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 NEW DUNLOP ELITE 3 TIRES, FRONT AND REAR.... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2006

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHAKES VERY BADLY WHEN RIDING BETWEEN 30 AND 45 MPH. HONDA STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO OPERATE IN THAT MANNER. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY INSPECTED THE TIRES, HOWEVER, THEY CAN... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2007

HONDA GOLDWINGS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A DECELERATION FRONT END WOBBLE. AS YOU DECELERATE FROM AROUND 35 MPH WITH YOUR HANDS LIGHTLY RESTING ON THE HANDLE BARS, THE FRONT END GOES INTO A VIOLENT WOBBLE. HONDA OF AMERICA CLAIMS IT IS JUST A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE 1800 GOLDWING, HOWEVER IT POSES A VERY ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 16, 2006

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2003 HONDA GOLD WING GL 1800 LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. THE CONTACT CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT HIS FEET WERE LOCATED IN THE CORRECT POSITION WHILE ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT CRUISED TO 30 MPH AND THE LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL TURNED BACK ON , AND ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 5, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SINCE PURCHASE, THERE WAS A SHIMMY IN THE HANDLE BARS AND PREMATURE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THE CONTACT CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANTLY. *AK UPDATED 10/25/2006 - *NM

Incident date: Sep 1, 2006

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT TIRE HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FORK WAS UNEVEN. THE FORK AND WHEEL BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED.

Incident date: Feb 1, 2006

I OWN A HONDA MOTORCYCLE, GOLDWING 1800, WITH 8,153 MILES ON IT. PRIOR TO TODAY'S DATE 1 FEB 06, I NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE TRUNK LID WAS BEING WORN AWAY, THE INSIDE OF THE TRUNK LID IS SUSTAINING NOTICEABLE INDENTATIONS WHERE THIS WEARING AWAY IS OCCURRING, BY PLASTIC TIPS ON THE OUTSIDE OF ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 9, 2005

FRONT FORK WOBBLE/SHAKE. *NM

Incident date: Sep 9, 2005

AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 AND 35 MPH AND WITH HANDS OFF OR LOOSELY GRIPPING THE HANDLEBAR, THE FRONT WHEEL OF MY HONDA GL 1800 GOLDWING DEVELOPS A SEVERE WOBBLE. I HAVE ADDED A SUPERBRACE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, BUT THIS DID NOT ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THE WOBBLE. *NM

Incident date: Jun 1, 2003

FRONT END WOBBLE ON A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. *JB

Incident date: Aug 8, 2005

I OWN A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE WHICH I PURCHASED NEW LATE IN MAY OF 2003, VIN#[XXX]. IT IS STILL, AT THIS TIME, WITHIN THE FACTORY WARRANTY PERIOD. SINCE IT WAS NEW, THE FRONT FORK AND HANDLEBARS HAVE HAD A STRONG WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OF 35 MPH-45 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL HONDA MOTORCYCLE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 26, 2005

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. WHEN APPLYING THE BACK BRAKE THERE WAS BAD VIBRATION WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE CONTACT STATED IF THE BRAKE WERE PRESSED HARDER, AT THAT POINT, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD COME TO A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED TO BLEED THE... Read more

Incident date: Mar 4, 2005

DT: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN EARLY MARCH FOR HIS 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. AFTER CONTACTING THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER THE REPAIR WORK WAS NOT DONE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE INSPECTED BEFORE IT COULD BE FIXED, THAT TOOK THREE WEEKS. THEN THEY HAD TO WAIT FOR THE PARTS, AND WERE ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2004

CONCERNS REGARDING 2002 GL1800 FRAME INSPECTION SHOWED UNUSUAL WELD PATTERNS BUT NO CRACKS.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER RENTED A 2003 GL1800 AND WHEN HE CROSSED A RAILROAD TRACK AT 35 MPH, THE FRAME IMMEDIATELY COLLAPSED, THE BIKE VEERED INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. THE CONSUMER MANAGE... Read more

Incident date: Apr 28, 2005

I HAVE A HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. ALL THESE BIKES HAVE AN ISSUE WITH FRONT END WOBBLE WHILE DECELERATING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH. MY HONDA DEALER SAYS HONDA KNOWS ABOUT IT BUT HAVEN'T RECALLED IT YET BECAUSE THEY HAVE SO MANY OTHER RECALLS CURRENTLY ACTIVE. A REVIEW OF A WEB SITE OF OWNERS CAL... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Apr 19, 2005

DEALERSHIP CANNOT PERFORM THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR RECALL 02V340000 REPAIRS UNTIL JULY OR AUGUST; PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TILL THEN. MOTORCYCLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL RECALL REPAIRS ARE DONE.*AK

Incident date: Mar 21, 2005

RECEIVED RECALL 03V35000 FOR DEFECTIVE FRAME. TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER WILL BE SENDING PARTS IN 8-12 WEEKS.*AK

Incident date: Apr 8, 2005

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V35000 CONCERNING FRAMES. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *

Incident date: Feb 22, 2005

NHTSA RECALLS 04V010000 CONCERNING COMBINED BRAKE SYSTEM LEAK/ 05V027000 CONCERNING FRAME CRACKS, AND 03V350000 REGARDING FRAME WELDS. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED AT THAT PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP. *AK CONSUMER HAS HAD 5 RECALLS ON THIS BIKE OVER... Read more

Incident date: Feb 22, 2005

Incident date: Feb 12, 2005

CONSUMER STATES THE SPEEDOMETER READS INCORRECTLY. *AK

Incident date: Feb 25, 2005

WHILE INSPECTING THE MOTORCYCLE NOTICED THAT FRAME HAD SEPARATED FROM THE CROSS MEMBER. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE OR DRIVE THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER. THE DRIVER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. *NM THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF NHTSA CAN HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM OF HONDA SE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 11, 2003

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEM GETTING FRAME WELD RECALL PERFORMED. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO SEVERAL REPAIR FACILITIES BUT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. *NM

Incident date: Sep 23, 2004

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR CYCLE TREAD FOR THE FRONT TIRE DOES NOT HAVE A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON THE TIRE. THE FRONT TIRE LOOKED WORN AND HAD STRESS MARKS LOCATED ON THE INNER SIDE OF THE TIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. ... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2004

TRUNK LID ON NEW 2003 GL1800 (GOLDWING) WILL NOT CLOSE. DEFECTIVE LATCH. COULD RESULT IN TRUNK CONTENTS FALLING OUT WILL RIDING.

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Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 HONDA GL1800

53 manufacturer communications from 36 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.	7
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER	5
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS	5
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK	4
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID	2
100000 POWER TRAIN	2
350000 EQUIPMENT	2
035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID	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

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FRAME WELDING TIPS. *TT

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

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FRAME WELD SAFETY RECALL. CERTAIN FRAME WELDS MAY NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH RESULTING IN LOWER CROSS MEMBER SEPARATION AND REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE. *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

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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

105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

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

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

RADIO AND OPENING CEREMONY PRESET LOG. *JB

161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

FRAME WELD INSPECTION CHART. REVISED. *TT

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

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

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

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

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

WIND SCREEN MECHANISM. *TT

353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

GL1800 PASSENGER CONTROLS. *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

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

HEATED HANDGRIPS. THE WRENCH. HONDA TECH NEWSLETTER. *TT

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

SUBUECT REGARDING TRUNK LID DIMPLES. *TT

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

INFORMATION PERTAINING TO CD CHANGER BRACKET. *TT

175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK

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

126000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

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

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 (current)	7	107
2002	7	210	View
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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