Honda Gl1800 2009

• Recall 130878 [USA]: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
  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 humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 121971 [USA]: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator resulting in serious injury or death.
  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 islands (saipan), and the u.S. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, if not included in "zone a," honda is recalling certain 2006-2009 honda gl1800 (goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, if not included in zone a or zone b above, honda is recalling certain 2006-2008 honda gl1800 (goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 107608 [USA]: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
  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, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.S. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, unless included in "zone a" above, honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 honda gl 1800 (gold wing) motorcycles manufactured may 10, 2007, to may 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in arizona, arkansas, delaware, district of columbia, illinois, indiana, kansas, kentucky, maryland, missouri, nebraska, nevada, new jersey, new mexico, north carolina, ohio, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." motorcycles not originally sold or ever registered in either zones a or b are not subject to this safety recall. These motorcycles are equipped with an air bag inflator assembled as part of the air bag module, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 118957 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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 is jv6. Note: this recall supercedes recall 14v-472.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 90991 [USA]: The passenger floorboard may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in injury or a crash.
  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. The floorboard mount may crack and break free from the mounting bolts that secure the mount to the motorcycle.
  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.
  owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall 76696 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  honda's recall campaign number is s03.Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov .

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• Recall RM/2011/030 [UK]: Rear brake may overheat with a possibility of fire
  It is possible under certain conditions for the compensator port in the dual combined brake system secondary master cylinder to block. This will allow the rear brake to drag with the attendant increase in temperature which eventually could lead to a fire.
  recall the machines that are likely to be affected to inspect the free play of the secondary master cylinder using a special tool to ensure there is no blocking of the port and if necessary replace the secondary master cylinder with a modified part.

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• Recall RM/2015/037 [UK]: Rear brake may apply unexpectedly and create fire risk
  The check valve orifice in the brake system may block with deposits resulting in rear brake drag. The unexpected braking/dragging increases the risk of a crash and continued riding may generate sufficient heat to cause fire.
  recall the machines that are likely to be affected and drain the complete brake system. Replace the secondary master cylinder and rear brake master cylinder. Flush the brake system and then refill and bleed.

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• Recall RM/2001/010 [UK]: Crankshaft pulse rotor malfunction
  The crankshaft pulse rotor may develop stress cracks causing ignition loss and the engine to stop.
  recall affected motorcycles and fit a new crankshaft pulse rotor which has improved shape and strength.

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• Recall RM/2018/010 [UK]: Airbag inflator body may rupture during deployment
  In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. As a result the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing severe injury to the rider.
  on affected machines replace the airbag assembly.

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• Recall 2018001 [Canada]: Airbag
  On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag inflator. For the gl1800 model, dealers will replace the airbag module. Note: canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.

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• Recall 2015488 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain motorcycles, the combined brake system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brakes to drag. Continued riding with the rear brake engaged/dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire. These issues could result in injury and/or property damage. Unexpected braking may also adversely affect vehicle stability, which could result in a crash. Correction: dealers will replace the secondary master cylinder with one that has a modified check valve. In addition to replacing the secondary master cylinder, dealers will also replace the rear master cylinder and flush the brake fluid. Note: this recall supersedes recall 2014-326. All vehicles having been inspected and/or serviced under the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.

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• Recall 2014326 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain motorcycles, the combined brake system’s secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brakes to drag. Unexpected braking may adversely affect vehicle stability, which could result in a crash. As well, continued riding with the rear brake engaged/dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Note: this recall is superseded by recall 2015488.

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• Recall 2011420 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain motorcycles, the combined brake system’s secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brakes to drag. Unexpected braking may adversely affect vehicle stability, which could result in a crash. As well, continued riding with the rear brake engaged/dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the secondary master cylinder with an updated version.

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• Southern honda powersports investigation # AQ12001

  Nhtsa opened audit query (aq) 12-001 to determine whether southern honda powersports (southern honda) of chattanooga, tennessee, had complied with the requirements of the national traffic and motor vehicle safety act, as amended, 49 u.S.C. Chapter 301 (safety act) and its implementing regulations. The safety act requires, among other things, that a motor vehicle or equipment manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with federal motor vehicle safety standards.In turn, a dealer may not sell and deliver a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed.(see 49 u.S.C. 30120(i); 49 c.F.R. 573.11)nhtsa issued an information request to southern honda on may 14, 2012 to which they responded on july 6, 2012.Nhtsa’s inquiry led it to believe that southern honda had failed to complete the requirements of five recalls that required inspections and/or repairs of motorcycles prior to their sale or delivery.Nhtsa believes that 329 motorcycles affected by recalls had not been inspected and/or repaired prior to their sale and delivery between 2007 and 2012.The agency is unaware of any deaths or injuries involving these vehicles.Nhtsa concluded that it had a potential civil penalty claim against southern honda for violations of the safety act.Southern honda denied any violations of the safety act.In order to settle this matter, southern honda agreed to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $125,000, to be paid in five annual installments.This aq is closed.
  

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The honda gl1800 has exhibited a braking problem since 2001. Sometime, when using the rear brake, a shuddering takes place that feels like you are driving over rumble strips. It is enough to shake the windshield and mirrors. It can be felt through the rear brake pedal. It happens more often in hot weather. There are forums for the gl1800 and they all have many posts of people experiencing it on different year models. Many have taken their motorcycles to the dealers while under warranty (including myself). A wide variety of fixes have been attempted with nothing really fixing the problem. Honda's area service tech said the rear brake disc rotor needed to be replaced at my own expense. (about $800). However, i have already read on these forums where the disc rotors had been replaced and still didn't fix the problem. Honda's latest response is that 1. It is just a characteristic of the motorcycle and 2. Using more front brake will stop the problem. Both of those statements are true, however, some of the gl1800's never experience the problem and more importantly, sometimes it is best not to use too much front brake under certain riding conditions and could be dangerous. This is a 20k-24k dollar motorcycle. The brakes should work without shaking the motorcycle. Requiring the front brake to be used just to stop this vibration is just ignoring the real problem. A prospective buyer may be hesitant to buy a motorcycle with this symptom, thus lowering the resale value. Honda's mc warranty manager politely told me that there was nothing else honda would do. I would like to see honda finally investigate and fix this problem with a recall. A car manufacturer would never get away with this and neither should a motorcycle manufacturer. Included is just one link to a forum on this problem. Http://gl1800riders.Com/forums/showthread.Php?118643-rear-brake-shudder. *tr

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