Honda Gl1800a 2003

• Recall 118945 [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 41100 [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 55686 [USA]: 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.
  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.
  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.
  honda recall no.P65.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 63048 [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 reinforce the welds on all frames. Owner notification began during october 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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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/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/2005/003 [UK]: Brake fluid may leak
  It has been identified that on affected machines equipped with a cbs - combined braking system the height of the lip seal within the proportional control valve (pcv) unit may be incorrect which may result in brake fluid leakage. Should the machine be used in this condition the rear brake may eventually become inoperative.
  potentially affected machines will be recalled inspected and rectified if necessary using a countermeasure proportional control valve.

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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.

In :march, 2016, i purchased a 2003 honda goldwing 1800a from the original owner, a private party. I took the motorcycle in repairs, as it was damaged. The mechanic found a crack in the rear frame near a weld, and referred me to redlands honda. I spoke to wes in service who inspected the frame and called honda. Honda sent redlands honda a frame. On 6/23/2016, wes informed me i would have to pay for the labor to replace the frame, estimated to be over $2500. As a safety recall, i should not have to pay for any parts or labor to have the safety recall procedure performed. No failure has occurred to date. I have a picture of the crack.

Bought the bike july 9. Private party. I was going thru the bike checking everything out and found the frame is broke behind the passenger floorboards on both sides. I have done some research and this is very common. *tr

If the rear foot pedal brake is applied without also using the front hand brake the bike shudders, sometimes violently, and the braking power is diminished .Applying the front brake usually eliminates the shudder. The greater the ambient temperature the worse the problem gets. (over 105 degrees it becomes unrideable) all brake components have been check by the dealer and found to be in good working order. Honda tech denies there is a problem and tells their dealers to instruct riders to apply both brakes at the same time. All mc riders know that applying the front break in certain situations can cause a crash. *tr

A friend on mine also riding a gl1800 found a frame tube cracked on his motorcycle. After checking many bulletin boards on the internet he found this to be an ongoing problem in the same model years of bikes that honda put out a recall on in 2005 because of defective welds. His entire frame was replace by honda. My motorcycle was one of the ones requiring re-welding of the frame. He came to my home yesterday and examined my bike and we found the same frame crack in my bike as was on his but mine is bigger. We have photos of this crack on the frame. Because of this crack i am now afraid to ride the bike for fear it may fail completely and possibly cause injury or death to myself or my wife. I only have 32000 miles on this bike. Of the dozen or so bikes my friend has examined mine has the lowest mileage of all of them. I want the frame replaced or provided with a new replacement bike. *tr

Cracked subframe. *tr

Located cracked frame (2)tubes on rear triangular area of the aluminum frame. The tube on each side of the bike is cracked. The left side is approximately half way through. The area supports the rear of the motorcycle and passenger. *tr

Shift shaft seal dislodged from engine/transmission, causing engine oil to be dumped onto roadway ahead of rear tire. First occurrence-seal replaced under warranty. Second occurrence-owner charged for repair, even though vehicle is covered by extended warranty. Cause of problem not corrected, therefore safety hazard remains should problem recur.*jb

Notice of gl1800/a gold wing frame weld recall was received from nhtsa about march of 2005. Took notice and bike to dealer: bend recreation, of bend oregon. Appointment was made to repair welds. Appointment was cancelled by bend recreation because they did not have a "honda certified welder". When challenged on this matter after honda sent out another notice of recall, bend recreation service department stated that they would get to me as soon as they had the time. That was three months ago, and i do not believe they have any interest in doing the recall ordered work. They refused completely until i told them i bought the 2003 wing in their dealership. And have suggested i take it to portland, oregon for the required work.

Engine appears to be overheating during slow speed operation. Temperature gauge enters the red danger zone during "parade mode riding" (heavy traffic). Cooling fan operation and brake (light) operation have dramatic impact on gauge indication when the engine is warm. According to honda's records the heating system recall has been performed on this motorcycle. Local dealer is not aware of this problem or its solution. *jb