Every 2010 Honda GL1800 recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Air Bags · NHTSA 18V045000
Sep 1, 2018Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 18V045000 →Air Bags · NHTSA 16V347000
May 24, 2016Air Bags
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 16V347000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 15V700000
Oct 23, 2015Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 15V700000 →Equipment · NHTSA 11E054000
Dec 12, 2011Equipment
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- THE PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR A CRASH.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 11E054000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 11V567000
Jan 12, 2011Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Full recall details for 11V567000 →
2010 Honda GL1800 complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Honda GL1800, reporting 3 crashes, 3 injuries. Honda has issued at least 23 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Service Brakes9
- Power Train4
- Steering4
- Tires2
- Electrical System1
- Engine1
Service bulletins by component
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic (7)
- Electrical System (4)
- Equipment (4)
- Wheels (4)
- Air Bags (2)
- Service Brakes (2)
Read Honda GL1800 owner complaints and bulletins, every year
NHTSA defect investigations covering the 2010 Honda GL1800
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation lists this model year in one investigation. An investigation is not a recall; it is how NHTSA decides whether one is needed.
What people reported
Owners have filed 24 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Honda GL1800. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, REAR BRAKE WAS APPLIED LIGHTLY. REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP, SLIDING REAR TIRE , CAUSING WRECK. I WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL, WHERE I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE BROKEN BONES (RIBS, SHOULDER, LEFT ANKLE, OTHERS).”
2010 HONDA GL1800Nov 6, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10653133
Injury reportedCrash
“THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED AN AMPUTATION OF THE LEFT LEG THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION.”
2010 HONDA GL1800Sep 23, 2014
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10638435
Injury reportedCrash
“I HAD DRIVEN A COUPLE MILES, CAME TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. I RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE TO NEUTRAL AND WAITED FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, WENT TO TAKE OFF, THROTTLED AND EASED OUT ON THE CLUTCH.”
2010 HONDA GL1800Feb 27, 2012
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 10449506
“Many Honda Goldwings are known to have what owners call a stumble in engine performance which happens as the engine temperature is warming up. This does not happen when the engine is still cold, or once the engine reaches normal operating temperature.”
2010 HONDA GL1800Oct 11, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11549329
“Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tire 130/70R18. While driving on a California highway at 70 mph, I experienced a noticeable vibration in my handlebars.”
2010 HONDA GL1800Jun 28, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11471289
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