Honda Gl1800 2005
Model Gl1800 made in 2005 by Honda got 19 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to digital instrument panel, engine and engine cooling and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningequipment, service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 2005
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - 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 | |
| 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 - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 0208 | 02/01/2008 | 10025553 | Safety recall; use the right bulletin. campaign for proportion control valve for leakage on certain cbr1000xx, gl1800, st1300, and vfr800 models. *pe | 08/20/2008 | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL | |||
| 08/18/2007 | 14500 | 3 | 10/18/2005 |
| Honda 2005 gl 1800 overheating. on two occasions i was riding with other gl 1800s in traffic, my gl 1800 temp gauge went up to red. did not boil over. one time i was riding in a tunnel which was about 1/4 of a mile. temp gauge went up to red again, speed was about 45 mph. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 08/18/2007 | 14500 | 3 | 10/18/2005 |
| Honda 2005 gl 1800 overheating. on two occasions i was riding with other gl 1800s in traffic, my gl 1800 temp gauge went up to red. did not boil over. one time i was riding in a tunnel which was about 1/4 of a mile. temp gauge went up to red again, speed was about 45 mph. *tr | |||
| 08/06/2007 | 29000 | 4 | 02/25/2005 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda gl1800. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle began to overheat and the temperature gauge increased into the hot zone. the vehicle continues to operate. the contact stated that the vehicle idles and then returns to its normal temperature. the current mileage was 30,000 and failure mileage was 29,000. updated 09/11/07 *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/31/2006 | 14680 | 1 | 05/25/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the coolant recovery tank which does not have a protective shield, was leaking fluid onto the rear tire. the motorcycle was seen by a dealer and it was determined road debris cracked the coolant tank and the tank needed to be replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 2000 | 1 | |
| A few seconds after shifting into 5th gear, the transmission appears to go into a sort of false neutral with a loud clunking sound and jerking the bike. sometimes this will happen in 4th gear as well with the same loud clunking sound. in parking lots, after releasing the throttle to slow down while in 1st gear, the trans will sometimes slip into neutral. these issues began happening intermittently shortly after purchase. i returned to the dealer twice but since they could not reproduce the issue on a short test ride, they would not consider a repair. the dealer told me to ride it until it fails completely and then they will repair it. that is unacceptable to me for safety reasons and also i don't believe they will repair it now under warranty regardless. this vehicle still only has 16,000 miles on it and the incidents are increasing in occurrence. it seems to happen at least once everytime i ride it. i contacted honda warranty department and was told that because it is now out of warranty, they would do nothing about it and a repair would be at my expense. from the research i have done on-line, the issues are being caused by inferior shifting forks that bend under use. replacement of the shifting forks has solved the problem in all cases. however honda still does not see this as their issue. i know it isn't my issue and i don't see why i should have to pay for a $3,000 repair. in the meantime the vehicle does not provide a safe, secure feeling while riding when these trans problems occur. shifting into neutral in parking lots is very disconcerting while trying to maintain awareness and control of your surroundings. i've been turned away by the dealer and now by honda and i do not have the funds to pay for this repair. i feel that since the problem was discovered by me very early on and with very few miles on the vehicle, that honda should repair this issue. it would not allow me to enter it in the proper place. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 10500 | 50 | 05/28/2006 |
| 1)- steering shakes and eventually (progressively) wobbles at speeds between 35 and 45 mph on a 2005 honda goldwing gl1800 motorcycle. there are currently no known procedures to correct this problem. i happens every time. as it gets worse, it can lead to possible loss of control leading to injury or death. this issue is a known issue with this motorcycle. 2)- brakes 'chatter' or rattle at times when applying pressure to stop. *nm | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 05/11/2006 | 1 | 1 | 03/01/2005 |
| The 2005 gold wing has a front end wobble which is experienced on deceleration at approximately 40 mph. tires have been replaced, steering head bearings have been tightened. three different dealers acknowledge that there is a problem in this year of bike. honda america also acknowledges that there is a problem but has not taken any corrective action. this wobble nearly caused an accident on may 11, 2006 when the bike and rider were struck by an unexpected crosswind on jellico mountain. upon rapid deceleration the bike wobbled and nearly crashed. honda america's response is to insure that both hands are on the handlebars. this is a serious safety defect that needs immediate attention. *nm | |||
| 07/06/2006 | 1 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at 45 mph, the front end of the bike vibrates badly, shaking the handle bars which interferes with the ability to control the bike. the vibration has been an issue since the bike was purchased. the service dealer stated the vibration was common and replacing the tires could help. the tires were replaced however the vibration continued. another dealer stated the front handle bars needed to be torqued down. the manufacturer will be alerted. | |||
| 11/25/2005 | 8000 | 1 | 05/06/2005 |
| I currently own a 2005 honda goldwing motorcycle purchased new in may of 2005. the problem i have experienced is with regard to unusual tire wear (cupping) around the 8000 mile point. in addition to the abnormal tire wear is a low speed wobbling (shimmy). i feel this is a safety issue that the manufacturer is unwilling to reconcile. it involves bearings that are currently installed oem. the correction can be fixed for approximately $270, labor and parts, but the cost must be born by the owner. i feel this should be a recall issue. i replaced the tires and installed a product called the super brace and have arranged for the replacement of the bearings which will be tapered. these new bearing can be torqued to tighten and prevent any future shimmy effect. *nm | |||
| 04/12/2006 | 9500 | 1 | 05/31/2005 |
| All honda goldwing motorcycles manufactured since 2001 (new model - gl1800) have been manufactured with defective steering head bearings that result in a progressively worsening low speed (40 mph and below) front wheel wobble under deceleration. the problem can be, and is currently being, repaired with alternate tapered bearings, at a cost to owners of about $225.00, parts and labor. honda refuses to issue a recall or repair this dangerous defect under warranty. the wobble problem is endemic, and is routinely discussed in the goldwing road riders association (gwrra) monthly magazine and elsewhere. *nm | |||
| 04/02/2005 | 10 | 1 | 03/31/2005 |
| The honda goldwing 1800gl, has a low speed wobble in the steering. i have been told by many owners the same thing. the wobble is at speeds of 35-45 mph. all of the dealers say there is no problem, but there are two many of us complaining of the same thing. most us believe that the home office is telling all of them to deny. with this problem, you must hold the bars tight, of course some are worst than others. i believe this could be a safety issue. one thing for sure its needs some looking into. i have communicated with folks from ca to ny, all say the same thing. wobble. *jb | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 10500 | 50 | 05/28/2006 |
| 1)- steering shakes and eventually (progressively) wobbles at speeds between 35 and 45 mph on a 2005 honda goldwing gl1800 motorcycle. there are currently no known procedures to correct this problem. i happens every time. as it gets worse, it can lead to possible loss of control leading to injury or death. this issue is a known issue with this motorcycle. 2)- brakes 'chatter' or rattle at times when applying pressure to stop. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 04/16/2008 | 1 | 11/16/2004 | |
| I ride a 2005 gl1800 that i purchased new in november of 2004. i had a meeting in town to attend and the weather being reasonable nice and the roads dry, i decided to ride. i got to the parking lot and shut everything down with the sidestand firmly in place. when i stood up on the pegs to dismount as i have done multiple hundreds of times in the past, the right peg snapped off just above the hinge point. initially i was just annoyed at the inconvenience of having to get it repaired, but then i started thinking of all the times in the last 3+ years and almost 23000 miles that i have put my weight on the pegs while on the road. raising up to take a road shock on my thigh muscles instead of my butt, adjusting my position on the seat or even standing up to stretch momentarily. i was able to ride the motorcycle home safely and took it to the dealer the next day. it has not been repaired yet. the service manager looked at the broken peg and he said that due to the visibly porous nature of the break plane, it is possibly a faulty casting. i mentioned the incident on the goldwing road riders association message board and learned that others have had the same experience and in some instances the peg had broken off while on the road. some folks on the message board suggested that this was a serious enough safety concern to have it reported to the ntsb, fhwa or you. hence, this communication. *tr | |||
| 05/11/2006 | 1 | 1 | 03/01/2005 |
| The 2005 gold wing has a front end wobble which is experienced on deceleration at approximately 40 mph. tires have been replaced, steering head bearings have been tightened. three different dealers acknowledge that there is a problem in this year of bike. honda america also acknowledges that there is a problem but has not taken any corrective action. this wobble nearly caused an accident on may 11, 2006 when the bike and rider were struck by an unexpected crosswind on jellico mountain. upon rapid deceleration the bike wobbled and nearly crashed. honda america's response is to insure that both hands are on the handlebars. this is a serious safety defect that needs immediate attention. *nm | |||
| STRUCTURE - MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTERSTAND | |||
| 04/16/2008 | 1 | 11/01/2004 | |
| Email re a defect on his 2005 honda goldwing gl 1800 motorcycle, the right foot peg broke off when he stood up to dismount the bike, feels there may be a casting defect. *kb | |||
| 04/16/2008 | 1 | 11/16/2004 | |
| I ride a 2005 gl1800 that i purchased new in november of 2004. i had a meeting in town to attend and the weather being reasonable nice and the roads dry, i decided to ride. i got to the parking lot and shut everything down with the sidestand firmly in place. when i stood up on the pegs to dismount as i have done multiple hundreds of times in the past, the right peg snapped off just above the hinge point. initially i was just annoyed at the inconvenience of having to get it repaired, but then i started thinking of all the times in the last 3+ years and almost 23000 miles that i have put my weight on the pegs while on the road. raising up to take a road shock on my thigh muscles instead of my butt, adjusting my position on the seat or even standing up to stretch momentarily. i was able to ride the motorcycle home safely and took it to the dealer the next day. it has not been repaired yet. the service manager looked at the broken peg and he said that due to the visibly porous nature of the break plane, it is possibly a faulty casting. i mentioned the incident on the goldwing road riders association message board and learned that others have had the same experience and in some instances the peg had broken off while on the road. some folks on the message board suggested that this was a serious enough safety concern to have it reported to the ntsb, fhwa or you. hence, this communication. *tr | |||
| SUSPENSION | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 10500 | 50 | 05/28/2006 |
| 1)- steering shakes and eventually (progressively) wobbles at speeds between 35 and 45 mph on a 2005 honda goldwing gl1800 motorcycle. there are currently no known procedures to correct this problem. i happens every time. as it gets worse, it can lead to possible loss of control leading to injury or death. this issue is a known issue with this motorcycle. 2)- brakes 'chatter' or rattle at times when applying pressure to stop. *nm | |||
| 11/25/2005 | 8000 | 1 | 05/06/2005 |
| I currently own a 2005 honda goldwing motorcycle purchased new in may of 2005. the problem i have experienced is with regard to unusual tire wear (cupping) around the 8000 mile point. in addition to the abnormal tire wear is a low speed wobbling (shimmy). i feel this is a safety issue that the manufacturer is unwilling to reconcile. it involves bearings that are currently installed oem. the correction can be fixed for approximately $270, labor and parts, but the cost must be born by the owner. i feel this should be a recall issue. i replaced the tires and installed a product called the super brace and have arranged for the replacement of the bearings which will be tapered. these new bearing can be torqued to tighten and prevent any future shimmy effect. *nm | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/06/2006 | 1 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while traveling at 45 mph, the front end of the bike vibrates badly, shaking the handle bars which interferes with the ability to control the bike. the vibration has been an issue since the bike was purchased. the service dealer stated the vibration was common and replacing the tires could help. the tires were replaced however the vibration continued. another dealer stated the front handle bars needed to be torqued down. the manufacturer will be alerted. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | ANDALUSIA | JACKSON HONDA | 334- 222-4111 | |
| AL | GULF SHORE | GULF SHORE POWER SPORTS | UNKNOWN | |
| FL | OCOEE | PERFORMANCE HONDA | ||
| FL | VENICE | SOUTHWEST HONDA | ||
| MN | AUSTIN | 55912 | TRIMBLES CYCLE CENTER | 507-437-6661 |
| PA | BELL VERNON | TOM CLARK MOTORSPORT | 724-929-7333 | |
| TX | DALLAS | 75243 | DALLAS HONDA | 972-238-7148 |
| TX | FORT WORTH | 76116 | HONDA KAWASAKI KTM WEST | 817-244-5201 |
| VA | WOODBRIDGE | 22193 | POWER SPORT | |
| WA | RENTON | RENTON MOTORCYCLE |