Honda GL1800 (2020) Recall: Engine Stall Risk
Honda recalls certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles due to potential engine stall and rear wheel lockup causing crashes.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling specific 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles because a drive gear bolt can break, leading to engine stalls and rear wheel lockups that may cause crashes. This affects riders who use these motorcycles and could increase injury risk during operation. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79632-honda-gl1800-2020-recall-engine-stall-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79632-honda-gl1800-2020-recall-engine-stall-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V820000
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“Honda GL1800 (2020) Recall: Engine Stall Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79632-honda-gl1800-2020-recall-engine-stall-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #24V820000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V820000).
Why it’s dangerous
A primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft can break, causing the engine to stall and lock the rear wheel. This may lead to loss of control and crashes, especially during normal riding conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2021 Honda GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles are affected. Riders using these bikes during operation are most at risk due to potential engine failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2018-2021 model year GL1800 Goldwing. The recall was notified to owners via mail on December 30, 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-866-784-1870 to schedule a replacement of the primary drive gear bolt.
Get Replacement Bolt
Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt free of charge as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KQ9.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 2 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V820000 — Honda GL1800 (2020) Recall: Engine Stall Risk Hello, I own a Honda GL1800 (2020) Recall: Engine Stall Risk that is covered by recall 24V820000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KQ9. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V820000 (October 31, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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