2001–2004 Honda GL1800 & 2001–2004 Honda GL1800A recall: body & structure
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V027000
- Manufacturer recall #
- P66
- Manufacturer
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Vehicles affected
- 34,919
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Owner phone
- 1-866-784-1870
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 9, 2005
- Built
- Jun 24, 2003 – Sep 19, 2003
- Recall started by
- ODI
- 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.