Honda Gl1800 2008
Model Gl1800 made in 2008 by Honda got 30 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to brakes, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
| 11E054000 | KURYAKYN HOLDINGS, LLC | E (Equipment) | 7956 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 12/12/2011 | 12/16/2011 | |||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The passenger floorboard may separate from the vehicle, possibly resulting in injury or a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Kuryakyn will notify owners and provide replacement mount kits free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during january 2012. owners may contact kuryakyn at 1-866-296-4728. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V567000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 03/08/2001 to 09/25/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 126000 | 01/06/2012 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 12/01/2011 | 12/02/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Honda's recall campaign number is s03.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||||
| SB-12-002 | 01/12/2012 | 10043248 | Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-12-002 | 01/12/2012 | 10043248 | Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe | 03/06/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 08-040 | 05/31/2008 | 10025523 | Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe | 08/15/2008 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAKES | |||
| 05/24/2012 | 33000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing gl1800 motorcycle. the contact stated that after having repairs performed on the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number:11v567000(service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder), the contact was traveling 70 mph when the rear wheel seized and the engine stalled. the vehicle restarted after the failure and was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown the failure and current mileages were 33,000. kmj | |||
| 05/24/2012 | 33000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing gl1800. the contact stated after the recall remedy was performed under nhtsa campaign id number:11v567000(service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder) the contact was traveling 70 mph when the rear wheel seized and the engine stalled. the vehicle restarted after the failure. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown the failure and current mileages were 33,000. rds | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/03/2008 | 1 | 02/06/2008 | |
| 2008 honda goldwing gl1800. turn indicator cancels after 10 flashes approximately 10 seconds and other issues. *nj the hazard warning signal only functioned with the key in the ignition switch and on accessory. the seat on the bike was very uncomfortable after riding for an hour. the dealer suggested purchasing an aftermarket seat. *jb | |||
| 05/11/2008 | 60 | 1 | |
| On thursday, may 8, 2008, i purchased a brand new honda metropolitan scooter from lake city power sports at 12048 lake city way n.e., seattle, wa 98125. in a matter of four days, a number of incidents have occurred. immediately after leaving the store, i noticed the mirror was loose. my boyfriend, anthony shears, took the scooter to the shop the next day, friday may 9, to get it tightened. again, the mirror came loose and anthony had to bring it back a second time for tightening. on saturday may 10, anthony went to the shop again because the blinker was stuck. although the blinker switch was in the right place (in the middle which should result in no blinking), the right blinker wouldn't stop. also on saturday we noticed the speedometer and odometer had stopped working. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/28/2010 | 80 | ||
| Tl -the contact owns a 2008 honda gl 1800 goldwing motorcycle. while traveling approximately 15 mph, the engine stalled and the oil light illuminated. the engine restarted and resumed. in addition, the engine exhibited a fluttering and knocking noise. the failure occurrences were intermittent. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three different occasions for the identical failures which there were no resolutions. the failure continued to occur. the failure mileage was approximately 80. js | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 11/03/2008 | 1 | 02/06/2008 | |
| 2008 honda goldwing gl1800. turn indicator cancels after 10 flashes approximately 10 seconds and other issues. *nj the hazard warning signal only functioned with the key in the ignition switch and on accessory. the seat on the bike was very uncomfortable after riding for an hour. the dealer suggested purchasing an aftermarket seat. *jb | |||
| 05/11/2008 | 60 | 1 | |
| On thursday, may 8, 2008, i purchased a brand new honda metropolitan scooter from lake city power sports at 12048 lake city way n.e., seattle, wa 98125. in a matter of four days, a number of incidents have occurred. immediately after leaving the store, i noticed the mirror was loose. my boyfriend, anthony shears, took the scooter to the shop the next day, friday may 9, to get it tightened. again, the mirror came loose and anthony had to bring it back a second time for tightening. on saturday may 10, anthony went to the shop again because the blinker was stuck. although the blinker switch was in the right place (in the middle which should result in no blinking), the right blinker wouldn't stop. also on saturday we noticed the speedometer and odometer had stopped working. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 09/12/2008 | 1 | ||
| There is an increasing number of current generation honda gl1800 gold wing motorcycles that have transmission problems which, cause transmission failure, random down shifting, and missed shifts. honda only will deal with these on a warranty basis if there is total failure. *tr | |||
| SEATS - MOTORCYCLE | |||
| 11/03/2008 | 1 | 02/06/2008 | |
| 2008 honda goldwing gl1800. turn indicator cancels after 10 flashes approximately 10 seconds and other issues. *nj the hazard warning signal only functioned with the key in the ignition switch and on accessory. the seat on the bike was very uncomfortable after riding for an hour. the dealer suggested purchasing an aftermarket seat. *jb | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 09/28/2010 | 10600 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda gl1800 motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving between 20-40 mph, the handle bars would shake uncontrollably. the motorcycle was not taken to the dealer but they were made aware of the problem and advised that there was a part that he purchase to repair the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted but they did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 10,600. | |||
| 09/28/2010 | 10600 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2008 honda gl1800 motorcycle. the contact stated that while driving between 20-40 mph the handle bars shake back and forth. the motorcycle was not taken to the dealer but they are aware of the problem. the dealer advised that there was a part that he could buy to repaired the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted but they did not offered any assistance since it was not cover under warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 10,600. pm | |||
| 07/29/2009 | 3236 | 1 | |
| Stearing wobble @ 40-45mph. causes unevn tire wear and possible loss of control. *cn | |||
| 03/13/2008 | 1140 | 1 | |
| 2008 gl1800 gold wing. delivered with misalignment between front and rear tires motorcycle pulls to the right and will not track straight. district service manager confirms pull and indicates, verbally, that all pull and the subject vehicle pulls more than most. motorcycle was delivered brand new in this condition and has never been ridden off road, crashed, laid down or other otherwise operated in a fashion inconsistent with the intended purpose. dealer has performed absolutely no service other than to test drive. district service manager test drives and confirms that it pulls but will not repair. honda motor corporation refuses, to date, to attempt to repair. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 06/03/2008 | 4000 | 1 | |
| My new honda goldwing motorcycle has a wobble at about 40mph. i have checked the wheel alignment and have found the front to rear wheel offset 7mm. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 08/07/2008 | 100 | 1 | |
| Front end wobble at slows speeds between 30 and 45 mph. this happens every time i ride. the dealer said they knew about this problem and many riders have complained about it, but honda would not recognize it as a problem. at my cost (about $300.00 usd), after market tapered fork bearings were installed to replace the honda oem fork bearings that are not tapered. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2008 | 500 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda gl1800. the front end shimmied while driving 40 mph. the contact called the dealer for warranty service and inquired about the shimmy. honda stated that they were aware of the failure and nothing could be done. the failure mileage was 500 and current mileage was 14,500. updated 07/29/08 *bf updated 07/31/08 | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 05/27/2012 | 42000 | ||
| I own a 2008 honda gl1800 and i was on a ride on sunday about 100 miles from home when i noticed the back end of the bike felt rubbery as if i had a tire going flat, i glanced at my tps and noted the tire pressure was 38 psi. i pulled to the side of the road and discovered two rips in the back tire tread. the dunlop e3 is about 10 months old and about 10k miles on it. looks like the cords broke and the rubber is ripping from the inside. lucky i was at low speed when i felt this condition and stopped my ride. there is no doubt that at highway speed or in a curve that this tire could have blown and caused serious injury or even death. as it was sunday and all shops were closed it took a lot of effort by my riding club to get me and the bike home. tire size is 180/60r/16 | |||
| 01/27/2010 | 1 | ||
| While riding a new 2008 honda goldwing motorcycle in the rain at 30 mph in a straight line , not accelerating the dunlop 250 rear tire slid out from under me causing me to crash.. the tire came stock on a brand new bike purchased sepf 09,, i complained to honda and the dealer regarding traction issues, the dealer said it was the tires, if i switched them things would be better,, i have done research and there is a pending class action lawsuit against honda with the dunlop tires, front end wobbles..i had that as well, but my main concern was rear traction issues,, the bike never should have slid out at slow speeds in a straight line, many goldwing riders complained about them and had to pay for new tires on new bikes, it is ridiculous.. dunlop came out with the e-3 tire which they admit corrects the wet pavement traction issues.... so they know about it !! in my opinion the stock 250's are hazardous and cause accidents or near accidents.. when tired to input the tire info on the complaint form here , they did not have my tire size avail,, it should be dunlop 250 radial 180/60/r16. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 05/11/2008 | 60 | 1 | |
| On thursday, may 8, 2008, i purchased a brand new honda metropolitan scooter from lake city power sports at 12048 lake city way n.e., seattle, wa 98125. in a matter of four days, a number of incidents have occurred. immediately after leaving the store, i noticed the mirror was loose. my boyfriend, anthony shears, took the scooter to the shop the next day, friday may 9, to get it tightened. again, the mirror came loose and anthony had to bring it back a second time for tightening. on saturday may 10, anthony went to the shop again because the blinker was stuck. although the blinker switch was in the right place (in the middle which should result in no blinking), the right blinker wouldn't stop. also on saturday we noticed the speedometer and odometer had stopped working. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | WACO | 76706 | BARGER'S ALLSPORTS | 254-662-1717 |
| WA | SEATTLE | 98125 | LAKE CITY POWER SPORTS | 2063641372 |