2003 Honda GL1800

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

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Recalls

• NHTSA recall #15V700000October 23, 2015145,219 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

  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.

  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 is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V-472.

• NHTSA recall #11V567000December 1, 2011126,000 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder

  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.

  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.

• NHTSA recall #05V027000January 31, 200534,919 vehicles affected

  structure: frame and members

  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.

  The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  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.

• NHTSA recall #05V010000January 24, 200536,046 vehicles affected

  service brakes, hydraulic

  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.

  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.

  Remedy

  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.

• NHTSA recall #03V350000September 26, 20038,196 vehicles affected

  structure: frame and members: underbody shields

  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.

  The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  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.

• NHTSA recall #02V340000December 23, 2002660 vehicles affected

  fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump

  On certain motorcycles, the bank angle sensors designed to shut off the fuel pump and the engine electrical power in the event the motorcycle falls over, were installed using the wrong size screws allowing the screws to eventually detach from their mounting point.

  If the sensor detaches, the engine will stop unexpectedly. Sudden loss of engine power, especially while turning, could cause a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the mounting screw size and, if necessary, install screws of the correct size. Owner notification began december 23, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Honda at 1-800-289-8226.

Other model years

• 2001 84
• 2002 182
• 2003
• 2008 47
• 2012 31
• 2018 34