2008 HONDA GL1800
5 recalls — 60 complaints — 21 TSBs
17V031000 Jan 10, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
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 I... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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.
16V347000 May 24, 2016
AIR BAGS
Defect Description
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, Puert... Read more
Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
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.
15V700000 Oct 23, 2015
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
11E054000 Dec 12, 2011
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.
11V567000 Dec 1, 2011
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.
Complaint Statistics
60 total complaints
8 crashes 12 injuries 2 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING | 8 |
| TIRES | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 |
| SUSPENSION | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 |
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 23, 2021
Incident date: Sep 25, 2021
The contact reported on a 2008 Honda Goldwing GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact is an Attorney and stated that the motorcycle was traveling at an undetermined speed and the braking system malfunctioned causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and drive off the road, down an embankment, an... Read more
Crash
2 deaths
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jul 1, 2020
Incident date: Jul 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V700000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 8, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2017
V6 TRANSMISSION STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING STUCK AND POPPING OUT OF 5TH GEAR TOOK TO MOTORCYCLE FACTORY WOODBRIDGE VA WHERE I BOUGHT IT THEY SAID NO PROBLEM LATER IT IS NOW COMPLETELY WASTED TRANSMISSION AND NEEDS WHAT EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT IT WAS A BAD DESIGN AND NEEDS WORK AT LEAST 4-5 K TO FI... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 3, 2017
Incident date: May 23, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V347000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CONFIR... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Apr 24, 2017
Incident date: Apr 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC, THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE CONTACT DOWNSHIFTED TO A STOP. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN HOME. THE FOLLOWING DAY, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLIN... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 31, 2016
Incident date: Jul 5, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16E042000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 13, 2016
Incident date: May 11, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A DITCH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIBS, HANDS, AND A PUNCTURED LUNG, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WA... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 11, 2016
Incident date: Feb 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A MANUFACTURER RECALL CONCERNING THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE DEALER KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK, BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE INTERNAL BRAKE FLUID LEAK. A WEEK LATER, THE CONTACT OBTAINED ACCESS TO THE VEHICLE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 24, 2016
Incident date: Feb 13, 2016
DROPS IN/OUT OF 5TH GEAR EVERY 1-3 MINUTES. GEARS 1-3 OCCASIONALLY DROP IN/OUT AND CONSISTENTLY MAKE A LIGHT GRINDING SOUND, INCLUDING NEUTRAL. THIS VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BUT I THINK HONDA SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING IT BECAUSE I CONSIDER IT A SAFETY ISSUE. IF A RIDER SHOULD SUDDENLY LO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Dec 10, 2015
Incident date: Dec 10, 2015
INSUFFICIENT RADIATOR FAN CLEARANCE RESULTS IN A DAMAGED RADIATOR CAUSING A COOLANT LEAK WHICH RESULTS IN AN UNCONTROLLED SLIDE ENDING IN A CRASH. COOLANT LEAKING FROM THE RADIATOR THAT THE FAN DAMAGED CAUSES A LOSS OF TRACTION AT THE REAR WHEEL. I NOTICED MY LEFT FOOT WAS WET AND SMELLED ENGINE C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 6, 2015
Incident date: Sep 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V472000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 3, 2015
Incident date: Sep 12, 2015
REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE STARTING FORWARD THEN RELEASED THEN LOCKED WHILE I WAS PULLING ONTO HWY 25 NORTH IN RATON NM.
STEERING
Nov 6, 2014
Incident date: Aug 4, 2012
ON COLD START MOTORCYCLE HESITATES OR MOTOR STUMBLES CAUSING RIDER TO ALMOST LOSE THE BIKE( FALL OVER) WHILE EXCITING DRIVEWAY . SEAMES TO ONLY STUMBLE WHEN COLD. *TR
ENGINE
Nov 6, 2014
Incident date: Aug 4, 2012
ON COLD START MOTORCYCLE HESITATES OR MOTOR STUMBLES CAUSING RIDER TO ALMOST LOSE THE BIKE( FALL OVER) WHILE EXCITING DRIVEWAY . SEAMES TO ONLY STUMBLE WHEN COLD. *TR
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 25, 2014
Incident date: Sep 17, 2014
I TOOK MY MOTORCYCLE TO RIDE NOW 3333 N. ARIZONA AVE CHANDLER AZ 85225 480 503-3333 FOR A BRAKE RECALL AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS ARE ON BACK ORDER AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO WAIT FOR HONDA TO FIX THIS PROBLEM? *TR
TIRES
Jul 26, 2014
Incident date: Jun 30, 2014
TREAD SPLICE FAILURE ON A DUNLOP ELITE 3 MOTORCYCLE TIRE. DEFECT IN TIRE WAS NOTICED BEFORE AN ACCIDENT OR DAMAGE OCCURRED, AND WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. SINCE THERE'S NO WAY TO ENTER THIS INFORMATION PROPERLY ON THIS POORLY DESIGNED WEBSITE, THE SIZE OF THE TIRE IS 180/60R-16. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Mar 17, 2014
Incident date: Mar 19, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE JUMPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE SHIFTING FROM FOURTH TO FIFTH GEAR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER HOWEVER, THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REP... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 9, 2013
Incident date: May 15, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE HYDRAULIC LINES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE PROBLEM PERSI... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 29, 2013
Incident date: Sep 1, 2011
SLIGHT HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. INTERMITTENT PROBLEM. *TR
STEERING
Dec 7, 2012
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE AND THE HANDLEBARS VIBRATED VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Jun 21, 2012
Incident date: May 24, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER HAVING REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER:11V567000(SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER), THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 70 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL S... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Jun 11, 2012
Incident date: May 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO PUT SHIFT INTO FIFTH GEAR BUT THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD, BEGAN TO DOWNSHIFT AND EXHIBITING AN ABNORMAL GRINDING NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED OF POSSIBLY BEING INVOLVED IN A CRASH AS A R... Read more
TIRES
May 29, 2012
Incident date: May 27, 2012
I OWN A 2008 HONDA GL1800 AND I WAS ON A RIDE ON SUNDAY ABOUT 100 MILES FROM HOME WHEN I NOTICED THE BACK END OF THE BIKE FELT RUBBERY AS IF I HAD A TIRE GOING FLAT, I GLANCED AT MY TPS AND NOTED THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS 38 PSI. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DISCOVERED TWO RIPS IN THE BACK TIRE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Feb 14, 2012
Incident date: Jul 1, 2009
2008 HONDA GL 1800/A GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO RECALL, STATING DEALER FAILED TO REMEDY THE DEFECT *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED PRIOR TO THE RECALL, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR BRAKES WOULD INTERMITTENTLY DRAG WHILE RIDING. AFTER BRAKING, A LOUD SCRAPING NOISE WAS CLEARLY AUDIBLE O... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
Jan 17, 2012
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE IN A TRAILER, FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE TRAILER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS IN SEVERAL PLACES AND AS A... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 17, 2012
Incident date: Jul 1, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE IN A TRAILER, FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE TRAILER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE AUXILIARY FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS IN SEVERAL PLACES AND AS A... Read more
STEERING
Dec 24, 2011
Incident date: Jul 5, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING GL1800 AND DEVELOPED A REAL BAD FRONTEND WOBLE AT 6000 MILES BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 30-45 MPH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME NOT TO EVEN BRING IT BACK TO THEM BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY WO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Dec 24, 2011
Incident date: Jul 5, 2010
I HAVE A 2008 HONDA GOLDWING GL1800 AND DEVELOPED A REAL BAD FRONTEND WOBLE AT 6000 MILES BETWEEN THE SPEEDS OF 30-45 MPH. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME NOT TO EVEN BRING IT BACK TO THEM BECAUSE THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO FOR ME. I HAVE CONTACTED HONDA ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY WO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Sep 12, 2011
Incident date: Jul 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN DOWNSHIFTING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED ONCE SHIFTED INTO FIFTH GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTU... Read more
TIRES
Aug 28, 2011
Incident date: Aug 28, 2011
I PURCHASED A METZLER ME880 MARATHON GL FRONT TIRE IN APRIL OF 2011. AFTER RIDING 5000+ MILES IN TWO MONTHS I NOTICED CRACKING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED ON WARRANTY IN JULY OF 2011. THE SECOND METZLER ME880 MARATHON GL FRONT TIRE, MADE IN GERMANY, DOT EB OK H799 (0911), 130/... Read more
TIRES
Jul 22, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING MOTORCYCLES. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE HANDLE BARS WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPR... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jul 22, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING MOTORCYCLES. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE HANDLE BARS WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPR... Read more
STEERING
Jul 22, 2011
Incident date: Aug 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING MOTORCYCLES. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE HANDLE BARS WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPR... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 26, 2011
Incident date: Jul 15, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH WHEN THE TAILLIGHTS AND HEADLIGHTS FAILED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE.... Read more
STEERING
Apr 4, 2011
Incident date: Sep 28, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 20-40 MPH, THE HANDLE BARS WOULD SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY WERE MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND ADVISED THAT THERE WAS A PART THAT HE PURCHASE TO REPAIR TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 8, 2010
Incident date: Aug 28, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED AND THE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE ENGINE RESTARTED AND RESUMED. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED A FLUTTERING AND KNOCKING NOISE. THE FAILURE OCCURRENCES WERE INTERMITTENT. THE VEH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
May 18, 2010
Incident date: Feb 23, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 70 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED WITHOUT WARRANT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE BRAKE FLUID AND BLED THE BRAKES BUT TO NO AVAIL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THEY WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. TH... Read more
STEERING
Feb 8, 2010
Incident date: Jul 29, 2009
STEARING WOBBLE @ 40-45MPH. CAUSES UNEVN TIRE WEAR AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL. *CN
TIRES
Feb 1, 2010
Incident date: Jan 27, 2010
WHILE RIDING A NEW 2008 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE IN THE RAIN AT 30 MPH IN A STRAIGHT LINE , NOT ACCELERATING THE DUNLOP 250 REAR TIRE SLID OUT FROM UNDER ME CAUSING ME TO CRASH.. THE TIRE CAME STOCK ON A BRAND NEW BIKE PURCHASED SEPF 09,, I COMPLAINED TO HONDA AND THE DEALER REGARDING TRACTION ISS... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EQUIPMENT
Aug 28, 2009
Incident date: Aug 2, 2009
2008 GL1800 HONDA GOLDWING, 23000 MILES. BOUGHT USED AND WITHIN 2 WEEKS WAS ON THE INTERSTATE CRUISING AT 80MPH IN 5TH GEAR AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN HAD A TERRIBLE CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. I NO LONGER HAD 5TH GEAR SO I DOWN SHIFTED TO 4TH AND WAS OK FOR A SHORT DISTANCE AND THEN IT DID I... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 6, 2009
Incident date: Nov 14, 2008
MY 2008 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCED A BENT SHIFT FORK IN THE TRANSMISSION AT 4,600 MILES. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN HAPPENING TO A LARGE NUMBER OF LATE MODEL HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. THIS ISSUE IS VERY DANGEROUS AS IT COULD RESULT IN TOTAL FAILURE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TR
STEERING
Mar 29, 2009
Incident date: Mar 13, 2008
2008 GL1800 GOLD WING. DELIVERED WITH MISALIGNMENT BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR TIRES MOTORCYCLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND WILL NOT TRACK STRAIGHT. DISTRICT SERVICE MANAGER CONFIRMS PULL AND INDICATES, VERBALLY, THAT ALL PULL AND THE SUBJECT VEHICLE PULLS MORE THAN MOST. MOTORCYCLE WAS DELIVERED BRAND NE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mar 3, 2009
Incident date: Oct 3, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA GOLD WING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS PRODUCE POOR ILLUMINATION. THE FOCAL POINT OF THE LIGHTS IS TO NARROW TO CLEARLY SEE FRONTAL IMAGES, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH AND SEVERE INJURY. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT HAS NOT DEVELOPED ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 17, 2008
Incident date: Nov 3, 2008
2008 HONDA GOLDWING GL1800. TURN INDICATOR CANCELS AFTER 10 FLASHES APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS AND OTHER ISSUES. *NJ THE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL ONLY FUNCTIONED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ON ACCESSORY. THE SEAT ON THE BIKE WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER RIDING FOR AN HOUR. THE DEALER SUGGE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 17, 2008
Incident date: Nov 3, 2008
2008 HONDA GOLDWING GL1800. TURN INDICATOR CANCELS AFTER 10 FLASHES APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS AND OTHER ISSUES. *NJ THE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL ONLY FUNCTIONED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ON ACCESSORY. THE SEAT ON THE BIKE WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER RIDING FOR AN HOUR. THE DEALER SUGGE... Read more
SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
Nov 17, 2008
Incident date: Nov 3, 2008
2008 HONDA GOLDWING GL1800. TURN INDICATOR CANCELS AFTER 10 FLASHES APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS AND OTHER ISSUES. *NJ THE HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL ONLY FUNCTIONED WITH THE KEY IN THE IGNITION SWITCH AND ON ACCESSORY. THE SEAT ON THE BIKE WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AFTER RIDING FOR AN HOUR. THE DEALER SUGGE... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 15, 2008
Incident date: Sep 12, 2008
THERE IS AN INCREASING NUMBER OF CURRENT GENERATION HONDA GL1800 GOLD WING MOTORCYCLES THAT HAVE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS WHICH, CAUSE TRANSMISSION FAILURE, RANDOM DOWN SHIFTING, AND MISSED SHIFTS. HONDA ONLY WILL DEAL WITH THESE ON A WARRANTY BASIS IF THERE IS TOTAL FAILURE. *TR
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Aug 8, 2008
Incident date: Aug 7, 2008
FRONT END WOBBLE AT SLOWS SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 AND 45 MPH. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I RIDE. THE DEALER SAID THEY KNEW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM AND MANY RIDERS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT IT, BUT HONDA WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE IT AS A PROBLEM. AT MY COST (ABOUT $300.00 USD), AFTER MARKET TAPERED FORK BEARINGS WERE I... Read more
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Jul 24, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2008
IN MAY 2008 I PURCHASED A NEW HONDA GOLDWING. AT APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES. I NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT FORK SEAL WAS LEAKING AND THE TIRES WERE WEARING ABNORMALLY. SPECIFICALLY, THE TIRES BOTH FRONT AND REAR WERE CUPPING OR SCALLOPING AND STARTED MAKING EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE OR "HOWLING". DUR... Read more
TIRES
Jul 24, 2008
Incident date: Jun 10, 2008
IN MAY 2008 I PURCHASED A NEW HONDA GOLDWING. AT APPROXIMATELY 3000 MILES. I NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT FRONT FORK SEAL WAS LEAKING AND THE TIRES WERE WEARING ABNORMALLY. SPECIFICALLY, THE TIRES BOTH FRONT AND REAR WERE CUPPING OR SCALLOPING AND STARTED MAKING EXCESSIVE ROAD NOISE OR "HOWLING". DUR... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 HONDA GL1800
21 manufacturer communications from 13 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 5 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 035000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 2 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 2 |
| 175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
GL1800 SECONDARY
Dec 11, 2015
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
GL1800 NO. 23
Dec 11, 2015
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."
MC - THE WRENCH
Dec 10, 2015
034100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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
MC - THE WRENCH
Dec 10, 2015
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
DLR MSG - MC - S
Nov 24, 2015
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
SERVICE BULLETIN
Oct 29, 2015
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
DLR MSG - MC - S
Oct 23, 2015
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
INTERIM SERVICE
Oct 19, 2015
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
DLR MSG - MC - S
Oct 16, 2015
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
MC - THE WRENCH
Jul 10, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER - NAVI MAP UPDATE CARDS, OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
MC - THE WRENCH
Jul 10, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER - NAVI MAP UPDATE CARDS, OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
MC - THE WRENCH
Jul 10, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER - NAVI MAP UPDATE CARDS, OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
DLR MSG - MC - S
Aug 20, 2014
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
MC - SB - Safety
Aug 19, 2014
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
DLR MSG - Honda
Aug 6, 2014
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.
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 23, 2014
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
HT-14964
May 1, 2014
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
HONDA: PUBLICATION INFORMATION PROVIDED ON VARIOUS SERVICES SUCH AS NAVIGATION, TECHNICAL TRAINING, TPMS AND PRYING PAINTED SURFACES FOR HONDA MOTORCYCLES. *PE
SB-12-002
Jan 12, 2012
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-12-002
Jan 12, 2012
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
08-040
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
GL1800
Oct 1, 2007
175200 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK
TRUNK OPENER UNIT, OPENER ROD AND SNAP. *PE
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.
PE15014
Opened: Apr 20, 2015 — Closed: Nov 13, 2015
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
RQ04009
Opened: Sep 21, 2004 — Closed: Feb 2, 2005
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
PE03039
Opened: Aug 11, 2003 — Closed: Oct 10, 2003
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
PE02077
Opened: Oct 15, 2002 — Closed: Mar 28, 2003
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 (current) | 5 | 60 | |
| 2007 | 5 | 28 | View |
| 2006 | 6 | 27 | View |
| 2005 | 3 | 25 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 11 | View |
| 2003 | 7 | 107 | View |
| 2002 | 7 | 210 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 103 | View |