2018–2021 Honda GL1800 recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.
💥 The risk
An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KQ9.
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
- 24V820000
- Manufacturer recall #
- KQ9
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Vehicles affected
- 18,196
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Owner phone
- 1-866-784-1870
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 30, 2024
- Recall started by
- ODI
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.