Honda Gl1800a 2004
Model Gl1800a made in 2004 by Honda got 2 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 11 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, structure.
Model 2004
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V010000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 06/24/2003 to 08/04/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 36046 | 01/31/2005 | MFR | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 01/24/2005 | 01/25/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V027000 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | from 06/24/2003 to 09/19/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 34919 | 02/09/2005 | ODI | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) | 01/31/2005 | 02/01/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||||
| SB-06-085 | 05/09/2008 | 10032953 | Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models | 06/16/2010 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 02012005 | 02/01/2005 | 10015267 | Electronic control module (ecm) replacement and initialization. honda. gl 1800/a 2001-2005. *tt | 07/13/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 06012005 | 06/06/2005 | 10018124 | Camshaft timing - gear noise after completing valve adjustment may be incorrect camshaft timing. *nm | 12/15/2005 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||||
| 05012005 | 05/01/2005 | 10016297 | Proportional control valve (pcv) leakage recall reminder. refer to bulletin gl1800a #16. *tt | 09/06/2005 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||||
| 08-040 | 05/31/2008 | 10025523 | Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe | 08/15/2008 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 05012004 | 05/01/2004 | 10013906 | Fuel tank installation tip. *jb | 04/27/2005 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||||
| 10957 | 02/01/2005 | 10015346 | Linked braking system (lbs) proportional control valve (pcv) leakage safety recall. *tt | 07/14/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE | |||||
| 06012005 | 06/01/2005 | 10018123 | Frame welding tip - to ease fuel tank installation into the frame, apply a light coating of silicone spray to the sides and bottom right of the tank. *nm | 12/15/2005 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| TSB-03V350 | 03/01/2009 | 10030268 | Honda motorcycle: frame weld safety recall. requires inspection or repair of lower cross member frame welds. the frame weld approval and documentation process is being changed by the manufacturer. *pe | 09/16/2009 | |
| 05012005 | 05/01/2005 | 10016289 | Frame welding tips. *tt | 09/06/2005 | |
| 18 | 02/01/2005 | 10015342 | Frame weld safety recall. certain frame welds may not have sufficient strength resulting in lower cross member separation and rear suspension collapse. *tt | 07/14/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/06/2005 | 9785 | 1 | |
| On 2004 honda gl1800a motorcycle transmission would jump back into 4th gear from od gear. the transmission would also disengage while in od gear. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 07/05/2005 | 1 | 04/01/2004 | |
| Dt: the consumer stated that when riding the motorcycle at 40 mph and taking both hands off of the handle bars, the motorcycle would shake violently. the consumer also noticed this problem on july 5, 2005. the consumer spoke to the dealer and they were going to charge the consumer for inspecting the motorcycle. there was no warning or noise before the problem occurred. this problem occurred each time the consumer drove the motorcycle. *ak (12/08/05) *sc | |||