2010 HONDA GL1800
5 recalls — 28 complaints — 22 TSBs
18V045000 Jan 9, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute hum... Read more
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider 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 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.
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
28 total complaints
4 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 9 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| STEERING | 3 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 1 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 11, 2023
Incident date: Oct 11, 2023
fuel supply line going to the engine leaking gas directly onto engine. I started smelling gas and upon inspection found the leak. I googled it and found numerous links with people having the same issue. Definitely poses a safety hazard.
ENGINE
Oct 11, 2023
Incident date: Oct 11, 2023
fuel supply line going to the engine leaking gas directly onto engine. I started smelling gas and upon inspection found the leak. I googled it and found numerous links with people having the same issue. Definitely poses a safety hazard.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jun 28, 2022
Incident date: Jun 6, 2022
Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tire 130/70R18. While driving on a California highway at 70 mph, I experienced a noticeable vibration in my handlebars. Thinking I may have a tire anomaly, I reduced speed and looked for a roadside area where I could stop the motorcycle and inspect the wheels and tires... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 29, 2018
Incident date: Oct 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC CYCLE & POWER DEALER (4580 CRAIN HWY, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695, (301) 392-1770) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 10, 2016
Incident date: Aug 10, 2016
AT 35 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR, I COULD NOT ACCELERATE TO 45. ENGINE SOUNDED STRAINED AND I SMELLED BURNING SMELL. MY HAND BRAKE BECAME LOCKED OPEN WITHOUT ANY ABILITY TO PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKES. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND WAS STRANDED IN LEFT TURN LANE. I KNEW FROM PREVIOUS RE-CALL NOTICE THAT THE BRAKES ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 25, 2016
Incident date: Jan 15, 2016
THREE MONTHS AGO I BOUGHT A 2010 GOLDWING WITH ONLY 11,000 MILES ON IT. RODE IT FOR A MONTH AND THE TRANSMMISON GOING INTO 5TH GEAR IS SLIPPING. TAKING IT TO HONDA AND THEY HAVE DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THEY HAVE AGREED TO PAY FOR THE PARTS. WHICH THE LABOR IS CRAZY AND COST... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 4, 2016
Incident date: Nov 28, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLD WING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS INDEPENDENTLY, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD BENT SHIFTER FORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jul 16, 2015
Incident date: Jul 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, BUT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED AND THE MOTORCYCLE SKIDDED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND GAVE INSTRUCTIONS TO REP... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
May 1, 2015
Incident date: Mar 29, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER, THE BRAKE ROTOR AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 6, 2014
Incident date: Nov 7, 2010
SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, REAR BRAKE WAS APPLIED LIGHTLY. REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP, SLIDING REAR TIRE , CAUSING WRECK. I WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL, WHERE I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE BROKEN BONES (RIBS, SHOULDER, LEFT ANKLE, OTHERS). TWO WEEKS IN GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, REHAB, TWO MONTHS IN ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 23, 2014
Incident date: Jan 25, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED AN AMPUTATION OF THE LEFT LEG THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Jul 15, 2014
Incident date: Aug 30, 2012
HANDLE BARS WILL START TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN GOING INTO A TURN OR JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD. IT WILL STOP AFTER THE TURN OR I JUST PUT A TIGHTER GRIP ON THE HANDLE BARS. IT CAN FEEL LIKE THE MOTORCYCLE IS GOING OUT OF CONTROL. I HAVE TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 17, 2014
Incident date: Aug 30, 2010
WITHIN THE FIRST MONTHS OF RIDING, I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MULTI FUNCTIONING DISPLAY (MFD) THE DISPLAY GOES BLANK AT START UP AND AT TRAVELING SPEEDS. LOSING ALL DATA OF MILEAGE, GPS DIRECTIONS, RADIO FUNCTION. I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEMS SEVERAL TIMES, TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. THEY H... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 3, 2013
Incident date: Nov 2, 2013
SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION I TOOK MY BIKE IN TO HAVE A FRONT TIRE PUT ON AND FOUND OUT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE WORN OUT [PREMATURELY] THERE WAS A RECALL DONE ON THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER AND SUPPOSEDLY CHECKED GOOD PREVIOUSLY. I THINK THE RECALLED ITEM IS BAD AND HAS BEEN BAD ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 1, 2013
Incident date: May 19, 2010
TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE WITH 5,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE HEARD A STRANGE NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CON... Read more
SUSPENSION
Nov 1, 2013
Incident date: May 19, 2010
TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE WITH 5,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE HEARD A STRANGE NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CON... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 31, 2013
Incident date: May 10, 2013
AT THE GAS STATION THE BRAKES BLOCKED . THE MANUFACTURER HONDA ISSUED A RECALL IN 2012 . I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER AFTER CHECKING IT I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED . BETWEEN THE RECALL AND THE PROBLEM THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REVISED TWICE FOR 8000 AND 12000 MILES. DURING THESE REVISIONS THE... Read more
STEERING
Oct 21, 2012
Incident date: Apr 10, 2012
THE CYCLE HAS A FRONT END WOBBLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35-45. IT REQUIRES THAT BOTH HANDS ARE KEPT ON THE HANDLEBARS TO AVOID A CRASH. IF I LET GO WITH ONE HAND THE WOBBLE INCREASES. I THINK THE WOBBLE INCREASES THE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRE AND CAN ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO DAMAGE OF OTHER ITEMS. IT IS ALWAY... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 16, 2012
Incident date: Apr 4, 2012
WHEN I APPLIED REAR BRAKE, I COULD FEEL A RAPID VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT VIBRATED THE ENTIRE BIKE. THE FAIRING RATTLED FROM THE VIBRATION. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON MY 2008 GOLDWING AND IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE 2010 GOLDWING UNTIL AFTER THEY DID THE RECALL ON THE BRAKES. AFTER THE RECALL IT STA... Read more
TIRES
May 15, 2012
Incident date: Apr 1, 2012
THE MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY UPON DECELERATION FROM ABOUT 40 MPH DOWN. AFTER CHECK WITH HONDA THEY ADVISED IT COULD BE A TIRE PROBLEM. THEY ACTED AS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. A CHECK WITH OTHERS WHO OWN GL1800'S STATE THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
May 15, 2012
Incident date: Apr 1, 2012
THE MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY UPON DECELERATION FROM ABOUT 40 MPH DOWN. AFTER CHECK WITH HONDA THEY ADVISED IT COULD BE A TIRE PROBLEM. THEY ACTED AS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. A CHECK WITH OTHERS WHO OWN GL1800'S STATE THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Apr 19, 2012
Incident date: Apr 4, 2012
MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR RECALL INSPECTION FOR THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDER. DEALER PERFORMED INSPECTION AND INFORMED ME THAT THE MOTORCYCLE PASSED INSPECTION AND COULD BE PICKED UP. APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AFTER DEPARTING THE DEALERSHIP THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN FEELING SLUGGISH AND I PULLE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 16, 2012
Incident date: Mar 14, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND THE CONTACT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED BACK INTO THE CORRECT GEAR AFTER A FEW SECONDS. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE FAILURE WAS NOT D... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 2, 2012
Incident date: Mar 1, 2012
WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON I-95 NORTHBOUND JUST NORTH OF EXIT 121 IN 5TH GEAR, I EXPERIENCED AN UNEXPECTED AND ALARMING ENGINE RPM CHANGE, CAUSING ME TO DIVERT MY ATTENTION FROM THE ROADWAY AHEAD TO MY INSTRUMENT PANEL IN AN EFFORT TO DETERMINE WHAT HAD OCCURRED. FORTUNATELY, I HAVE AN AFTERMARKET... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 27, 2012
Incident date: Oct 13, 2011
I HAD DRIVEN A COUPLE MILES, CAME TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. I RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE TO NEUTRAL AND WAITED FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, WENT TO TAKE OFF, THROTTLED AND EASED OUT ON THE CLUTCH. THE BIKE DID NOT RESPOND AS I LET OUT ON THE C... Read more
Crash
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 27, 2012
Incident date: Oct 13, 2011
I HAD DRIVEN A COUPLE MILES, CAME TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. I RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE TO NEUTRAL AND WAITED FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, WENT TO TAKE OFF, THROTTLED AND EASED OUT ON THE CLUTCH. THE BIKE DID NOT RESPOND AS I LET OUT ON THE C... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Jun 2, 2011
Incident date: Feb 16, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLD WING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE GRIP BECAME VERY HOT TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONTACT COULD NO LONGER DRIVE IT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED NUMEROUS DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. T... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 27, 2011
Incident date: Apr 10, 2011
THE TURN SIGNALS TURN OFF WHILE MOVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins — 2010 HONDA GL1800
22 manufacturer communications from 14 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 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
GL1800 #2 Nov23
Nov 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - Honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 GL1800 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The new TPMS supplier parts are not compatible (will not communicate) with the original equipment parts. Therefore, if th
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
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
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
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
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
MC - THE WRENCH
Jul 10, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER - NAVI MAP UPDATE CARDS, OIL FILTER INSTALLATION
SB-15164
Oct 1, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
HONDA: TECHNICIAN NEWSLETTER PROVIDING VARIOUS INFORMATION ON ACCESSORIES INCLUDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL), OFF ROAD VEHICLES, MOTORCYCLES TIRES, AND WARRANTIES. MODEL 2009 GL1800. *PE
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
IN-604
Jun 4, 2013
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HONDA MOTORCYCLE: TO POWERSPORT DEALER- INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING RESOURCE ENHANCEMENT, SUCH AS TRIP PLANNER.HONDA.COM WEBSITE, HONDACARE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE, NAVIGATION SYSTEM AND DEALERSHIPS, IN MAGAZINE. MODEL GOLD WING. NO MODEL
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
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
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).
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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 (current) | 5 | 28 | |
| 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 | 7 | 210 | View |
| 2001 | 6 | 103 | View |