Honda Gl1800a 2001

• Recall 118947 [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 41102 [USA]: The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
  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.
  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.
  honda recall no. P66.Customers 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/2001/009 [UK]: Engine stop switch malfunction
  The engine stop switch contact springs do not meet specification. Under certain riding conditions such as rough or bumpy roads the engine may misfire or stop.
  recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured engine stop switch.

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• Recall RM/2005/002 [UK]: Frame welds do not meet manufacturers specification
  Some of the frame welds are not to the manufacturers specification which in could lead to cracking of the affected welded joints. In the worst case the welded area could break resulting in rear suspension or lower cross member separation.
  recall the machines that are likely to be affected. Any repairs will consist will consist of reinforcement of the welds where it is identified during the initial inspection that the weld bead shape is incorrect. A new counter-measure frame will be installed if it is identified that a reinforcement weld cannot be applied.

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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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To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda gl1800a motorcycle. While driving 40 mph, he noticed that the speedometer would not increase beyond 40 mph until he touched the screen. The dealer was stated that they could not replace the part without permission from honda. He contact is concerned about the safety risk since he had to use one hand to touch the speedometer which could potentially result in a crash. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 36,180 and the current mileage was 36,442. Updated 08/31/10. *lj the consumer stated he had to tap on the plastic cover with his fist to get it to move. Updated 08/31/10*jb

I submitted an earlier compliant #10237793. This described a frame crack is on the left side of the frame. Today, i found a second frame crack in the exact same location but, on the opposite side(right) of the frame. The crack originates in a weld area & migrates into the frame tubing. Both cracks, on each side of the frame look identical. The frame part that is cracked is known as the sub-frame, which is the triangle portion at the rear half of the frame. *tr

I discovered the frame on my 2001 honda gl1800a is cracked. Its location is the left lower tube that is below the battery box. This particular crack situation has been experienced by many cqnsumers.This crack was not described in the last honda motorcycle frame crack recall.

I discovered frame cracks on my 2001 honda goldwing gl 1800, on 16 april, 2008. The frame cracks are located below the passenger foot rest on both left and right side. The crack begins in a weld and descends into the frame. I contacted american honda on 16 april to seek guidance and was instructed to take the motorcycle to my local dealership. I took the motorcycle to the honda dealer in savannah, ga. On 19 april, 2008. The service manager performed an inspection and sent photos to american honda and the decision to replace the frame was made. I was informed by the service manager on 17 june, that the frame has been replaced. I will pick up the motorcycle on 18 june, 2008. Honda has taken full responsibility. I just wanted to ensure that this does not go unnoticed. My frame is not the first that has experienced cracks in the same location. Thank you for your time. *tr

Dt*: the contact stated the speedometer sticks. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the speedometer needed to be replaced. *ak

Rear suspension not setting in full range. Was replaced once by honda warranty 2-2-05 and am now being told that the same symptoms are now considered normal. Have lost over 25% of suspension adj range. Honda now refuses to cover under warranty. *jb

The anti-drive system is mal-functioning & hydraulically locking the left front fork shock. This is allows the shock to over pressure & fail the sealing lip seal. The oil then is pumped out during the shock operation & the oil is covering the front brakes & tires. This creates a loss of traction from the oil covered tires & limited braking due to the oil contaminated brakes. Personally i have had two exactly the same left front shock seal failures. #1 failure the motorcycle slipped & laid down on the garage floor when stopping. #2 failure the motorcycle had the brakes cover with oil at a speed of 70 mph, & i noticed an increase in the stopping distance & had to use "down shifting" to aid in the stopping. Honda is only replacing the lip seal, not replacing the brake pads, & giving the motorcycle back to myself with reduced braking. Also, honda is not looking into the "root cause" of these failures.

While driving on interstate 10 in texas i drove on a rough area of the pavement. I then noticed oil coming from the front left fork shock seal. The oil was being "pumped out" through the shock oil seal that failed. Oil was being sprayed into the radiator, windscreen, instrument panel,engine, front brakes & tires. I exited the interstate & as i attempted to stop i noticed the oil covered brakes did not allow the motorcycle to stop in a safe stopping distance. I used the gear down shifting to aid in stopping the motorcycle. The motorcycle is currently at pasadena honda service for inspection & to converse w/ the america division honda tech on responsibility for failure. Before i left the motorcycle with the honda service, i removed the dust cover that is covering the failed oil seal & found a portion of the lip on the oil seal folded outward. I have several photos of the failed seal. When exercising the shock, oil would pump out of this area. **this is the second failure on the exact left front fork shock seal failure, as a possible anti-dive malfunction. This may allow the left shock to over pressure & force the rubber lip seal to roll outward & loosing the capacity. The last failure was in june 2004. Honda did not/ would not cover the first failure under warranty. Searching the internet i find that there are many left front fork shock failures happening. *jb

Consumer took 2001 honda gl1800 to the dealer for the frame inspection and the kill switch recall. Consumer experiencing problems having the recall repairs performed.*mr the vehicle ran fine prior to the consumer taking it to the dealer for recall repairs. *nm