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15V700000 Oct 23, 2015 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles...

11E054000 Dec 12, 2011 EQUIPMENT

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 KURYAKY...

11V567000 Dec 1, 2011 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

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 ...

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Sep 13, 2020 Structure 90,000 mi

TOLD BY HONDA THE FRAME RECALL WAS DONE IN 2012. IN 2020 I INSPECTED THE FRAME AND THERE ARE CRACKS IN THE FRAME AGAIN WHERE THE RECALL STATED THEY WOULD BE. THE REPLACEMENT FRAME IS CRACKING. BOTH MAJOR CRACKS ARE AT THE WELDS AT THE REAR PASSENGER FOOT PEGS

Sep 13, 2020 Structure 90,000 mi

TOLD BY HONDA THE FRAME RECALL WAS DONE IN 2012. IN 2020 I INSPECTED THE FRAME AND THERE ARE CRACKS IN THE FRAME AGAIN WHERE THE RECALL STATED THEY WOULD BE. THE REPLACEMENT FRAME IS CRACKING. BOTH MAJOR CRACKS ARE AT THE WELDS AT THE REAR PASSENGER FOOT PEGS

Jul 17, 2020 Structure 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GL1800. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FRACTURE WAS LOCATED AT THE MID SECTION OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER T...

Jul 17, 2020 Structure 138,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GL1800. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE FRAME WAS FRACTURED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FRACTURE WAS LOCATED AT THE MID SECTION OF THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER T...

Jan 17, 2020 Service Brakes 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GL1800. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS NO BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO CYCLE SHACK NORTH (1101 INTERSTATE 45 S, CONROE, TX 77301 (936) 756-9711) WHERE IT WAS ...

Jan 17, 2020 Service Brakes 42,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GL1800. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED HOWEVER FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT NOTICED THERE WAS NO BRAKE FLUID IN THE RESERVOIR. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO CYCLE SHACK NORTH (1101 INTERSTATE 45 S, CONROE, TX 77301 (936) 756-9711) WHERE IT WAS ...

Jul 18, 2019 Structure

HONDA SAFETY RECALL SERVICE BULLETIN GL1800 #14 REVISED: SEPTEMBER 2008 STATES THAT MY MOTORCYCLE IS ONE OF THE AFFECTED UNITS FOR THE RECALL (I.E. THE FRAME WELDS NEED TO BE REINFORCED). THAT WORK HAS NEVER BEEN DONE. HOWEVER, THE RECORDS FOR DOING A VIN CHECK ONLY GO BACK 15 YEARS, AND A LOCAL ...

Jul 18, 2019 Structure

HONDA SAFETY RECALL SERVICE BULLETIN GL1800 #14 REVISED: SEPTEMBER 2008 STATES THAT MY MOTORCYCLE IS ONE OF THE AFFECTED UNITS FOR THE RECALL (I.E. THE FRAME WELDS NEED TO BE REINFORCED). THAT WORK HAS NEVER BEEN DONE. HOWEVER, THE RECORDS FOR DOING A VIN CHECK ONLY GO BACK 15 YEARS, AND A LOCAL ...

Apr 27, 2018 Engine

THE ENGINE RUN HOTTER THAN USUAL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND GOING UP HILL AT HIGHER RPM . ALL FANS ARE RUNNING OK AS EXPECTED BUT STILL WHEN EVER STUCK IN TRAFFIC AT 75 DEGREE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE SEEM TO CREEP UP HIGHER TOWARDS THE RED MARK . THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IF THE ENGI...

Apr 27, 2018 Engine

THE ENGINE RUN HOTTER THAN USUAL IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND GOING UP HILL AT HIGHER RPM . ALL FANS ARE RUNNING OK AS EXPECTED BUT STILL WHEN EVER STUCK IN TRAFFIC AT 75 DEGREE TEMPERATURE OUTSIDE THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE SEEM TO CREEP UP HIGHER TOWARDS THE RED MARK . THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS IF THE ENGI...

Apr 12, 2018 Service Brakes

2003 HONDA GOLDWING. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLES SUDDEN POWER LOSS AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE ACCIDENT. *SMD *CN

Apr 12, 2018 Service Brakes

2003 HONDA GOLDWING. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO MOTORCYCLES SUDDEN POWER LOSS AND BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE ACCIDENT. *SMD *CN

Nov 16, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 HONDA GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE RIDER LOST CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CRASHED OFF THE SIDE OF A 25 FOOT HILL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER A BLIND HAIRPIN TURN. THE RIDER WAS FATALLY INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS...

Nov 16, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 8,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 HONDA GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE RIDER LOST CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CRASHED OFF THE SIDE OF A 25 FOOT HILL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MANEUVER A BLIND HAIRPIN TURN. THE RIDER WAS FATALLY INJURED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS...

Jul 22, 2017 Steering 15,180 mi

I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE ON 11/05/16 FROM IMOTORSPORTS IN ELMHURST ILL. FROM DAY ONE IT HAD A VERY BAD WOBBLE IN THE STEERING AND IF I WAS NOT HOLDING STRONGLY ONTO THE BIKE IT WOULD DEFINITELY CRASH. AFTER ASKING FOR A REPAIR TO THIS WOBBLE IMOTORSPORTS MANAGER JASON SAID THEY WOULD INSTALL A NE...

Jul 22, 2017 Suspension 15,180 mi

I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE ON 11/05/16 FROM IMOTORSPORTS IN ELMHURST ILL. FROM DAY ONE IT HAD A VERY BAD WOBBLE IN THE STEERING AND IF I WAS NOT HOLDING STRONGLY ONTO THE BIKE IT WOULD DEFINITELY CRASH. AFTER ASKING FOR A REPAIR TO THIS WOBBLE IMOTORSPORTS MANAGER JASON SAID THEY WOULD INSTALL A NE...

Jul 22, 2017 Wheels 15,180 mi

I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE ON 11/05/16 FROM IMOTORSPORTS IN ELMHURST ILL. FROM DAY ONE IT HAD A VERY BAD WOBBLE IN THE STEERING AND IF I WAS NOT HOLDING STRONGLY ONTO THE BIKE IT WOULD DEFINITELY CRASH. AFTER ASKING FOR A REPAIR TO THIS WOBBLE IMOTORSPORTS MANAGER JASON SAID THEY WOULD INSTALL A NE...

Jul 22, 2017 Steering 15,180 mi

I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE ON 11/05/16 FROM IMOTORSPORTS IN ELMHURST ILL. FROM DAY ONE IT HAD A VERY BAD WOBBLE IN THE STEERING AND IF I WAS NOT HOLDING STRONGLY ONTO THE BIKE IT WOULD DEFINITELY CRASH. AFTER ASKING FOR A REPAIR TO THIS WOBBLE IMOTORSPORTS MANAGER JASON SAID THEY WOULD INSTALL A NE...

Jul 22, 2017 Suspension 15,180 mi

I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE ON 11/05/16 FROM IMOTORSPORTS IN ELMHURST ILL. FROM DAY ONE IT HAD A VERY BAD WOBBLE IN THE STEERING AND IF I WAS NOT HOLDING STRONGLY ONTO THE BIKE IT WOULD DEFINITELY CRASH. AFTER ASKING FOR A REPAIR TO THIS WOBBLE IMOTORSPORTS MANAGER JASON SAID THEY WOULD INSTALL A NE...

Jul 22, 2017 Wheels 15,180 mi

I PURCHASED THE MOTORCYCLE ON 11/05/16 FROM IMOTORSPORTS IN ELMHURST ILL. FROM DAY ONE IT HAD A VERY BAD WOBBLE IN THE STEERING AND IF I WAS NOT HOLDING STRONGLY ONTO THE BIKE IT WOULD DEFINITELY CRASH. AFTER ASKING FOR A REPAIR TO THIS WOBBLE IMOTORSPORTS MANAGER JASON SAID THEY WOULD INSTALL A NE...

Jul 21, 2017 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

BACK BRAKE FAILS COMPLETELY

Jul 21, 2017 Service Brakes 50,000 mi

BACK BRAKE FAILS COMPLETELY

Aug 12, 2016 Structure 83,947 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND PREMATURE CRACKS IN TWO PLACES UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARDS. THE MECHANIC WAS TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO DETERMINE WHAT PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Aug 12, 2016 Service Brakes 83,947 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND PREMATURE CRACKS IN TWO PLACES UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARDS. THE MECHANIC WAS TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO DETERMINE WHAT PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Aug 12, 2016 Structure 83,947 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND PREMATURE CRACKS IN TWO PLACES UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARDS. THE MECHANIC WAS TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO DETERMINE WHAT PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Aug 12, 2016 Service Brakes 83,947 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND PREMATURE CRACKS IN TWO PLACES UNDER THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARDS. THE MECHANIC WAS TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO DETERMINE WHAT PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE....

Nov 27, 2015 Power Train 87,000 mi

TRANS JUMPS OUT OF GEAR AND DOWN SHIFTS. WHILE DRIVING

Nov 27, 2015 Power Train 87,000 mi

TRANS JUMPS OUT OF GEAR AND DOWN SHIFTS. WHILE DRIVING

Aug 13, 2015 Engine 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE IDLING WITH THE RPMS UNDER 1,000, THE MOTORCYCLE MADE A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE EXCEEDED 1,000 RPMS, THE NOISE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. TH...

Aug 13, 2015 Engine 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE IDLING WITH THE RPMS UNDER 1,000, THE MOTORCYCLE MADE A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE EXCEEDED 1,000 RPMS, THE NOISE SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. TH...

Jan 18, 2012 Structure 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY THE DEALER, THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILU...

Jan 18, 2012 Structure 103,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING GL 1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED BY THE DEALER, THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE MOTORCYCLE FRAME WAS CRACKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILU...

Dec 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS RECALL 2001-2010 AND REAR BRAKES CAMPAIGN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER HAVING HIS BRAKES SERVICED, HE HEARD AN UNUSUAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. WHEN HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED THE ROTOR...

Dec 23, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS RECALL 2001-2010 AND REAR BRAKES CAMPAIGN *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED SHORTLY AFTER HAVING HIS BRAKES SERVICED, HE HEARD AN UNUSUAL GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR WHEEL. WHEN HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER, HE WAS INFORMED THE ROTOR...

Jul 11, 2010 Structure 44,328 mi

I WAS RIDING MY 2003 GOLDWING GL1800 MOTORCYCLE AND CAME TO AN AREA OF THE ROAD WITH CONSTRUCTION, THERE WHERE SEVERAL SIGNS INDICATING FOR MOTORCYCLES TO USE CAUTION AND BUMPS. AFTER RIDING THRU THIS AREA AND GETTING BACK TO WHAT APPEARED TO BE NORMAL ROAD SURFACES, I CAME ACROSS A CUT OUT IN THE ...

Jul 11, 2010 Structure 44,328 mi

I WAS RIDING MY 2003 GOLDWING GL1800 MOTORCYCLE AND CAME TO AN AREA OF THE ROAD WITH CONSTRUCTION, THERE WHERE SEVERAL SIGNS INDICATING FOR MOTORCYCLES TO USE CAUTION AND BUMPS. AFTER RIDING THRU THIS AREA AND GETTING BACK TO WHAT APPEARED TO BE NORMAL ROAD SURFACES, I CAME ACROSS A CUT OUT IN THE ...

May 20, 2010 Power Train 42,000 mi

MY INCIDENT WITH A SPONTANEOUS DOWNSHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR (GHOST SHIFT) ON MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE OCCURRED ON HIGHWAY 89 NORTH OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA IN 2007. IT WAS TOTALLY INDEPENDENT OF ANY INPUT BY ME. IT ACTUALLY DOWNSHIFTED AND IMMEDIATELY UPSHIFTED COMPLETELY BY ITSELF. I ...

May 20, 2010 Power Train 42,000 mi

MY INCIDENT WITH A SPONTANEOUS DOWNSHIFT FROM 5TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR (GHOST SHIFT) ON MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE OCCURRED ON HIGHWAY 89 NORTH OF FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA IN 2007. IT WAS TOTALLY INDEPENDENT OF ANY INPUT BY ME. IT ACTUALLY DOWNSHIFTED AND IMMEDIATELY UPSHIFTED COMPLETELY BY ITSELF. I ...

Jan 19, 2010 Power Train 26 mi

TRANSMISSION ON 2003 HONDA GOLDWING JUMPS FROM 5TH TO 4TH GEAR. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AND HAS FOR SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT CAUSES THE POTENTIAL OF LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. *TR

Jan 19, 2010 Power Train 26 mi

TRANSMISSION ON 2003 HONDA GOLDWING JUMPS FROM 5TH TO 4TH GEAR. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN AND HAS FOR SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT CAUSES THE POTENTIAL OF LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Structure 24,700 mi

THE FRAME OF MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE FRAME TUBE BEHIND THE LEFT PASSENGER FOOT BOARD. *TR

Dec 6, 2009 Structure 24,700 mi

THE FRAME OF MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE HAS DEVELOPED CRACKS IN THE FRAME TUBE BEHIND THE LEFT PASSENGER FOOT BOARD. *TR

Aug 31, 2009 Power Train 22,180 mi

MY 2002 HONDA GOLDWING 1800 TRANSMISSION FAILED ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP OUT OF 5TH GEAR ON OCCASION AND GRADUALLY GOT WORSE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. I HAD TO HAVE IT HAULED HOME AND THEN LATER ON HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP AND HAVE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED O...

Aug 31, 2009 Power Train 22,180 mi

MY 2002 HONDA GOLDWING 1800 TRANSMISSION FAILED ALMOST CAUSING A WRECK. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JUMP OUT OF 5TH GEAR ON OCCASION AND GRADUALLY GOT WORSE UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY. I HAD TO HAVE IT HAULED HOME AND THEN LATER ON HAD TO TAKE IT TO THE SHOP AND HAVE TRANSMISSION REPAIRED O...

Aug 28, 2009 Structure 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS DEFECTIVE AND CRACKED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 32,000.

Aug 28, 2009 Structure 32,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. HE NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS DEFECTIVE AND CRACKED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 32,000.

Jul 4, 2008 Structure 45,200 mi

THE FRAME IN MY 2003 HONDA GOLD WING HAS CRACKED. THE BIKE HAS BEEN RIDDEN NORMALLY TWO UP MOST OF THE TIME AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN A ACCIDENT. THE 2003 HONDA GOLD WING HAS ONLY 45,000 MILES OR SO. THIS MOTORCYCLE WAS ALREADY INVOLVED IN A SAFELY FRAME RECALL ORDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT IN LATE 2003. ...

Jul 4, 2008 Structure 45,200 mi

THE FRAME IN MY 2003 HONDA GOLD WING HAS CRACKED. THE BIKE HAS BEEN RIDDEN NORMALLY TWO UP MOST OF THE TIME AND HAS NEVER BEEN IN A ACCIDENT. THE 2003 HONDA GOLD WING HAS ONLY 45,000 MILES OR SO. THIS MOTORCYCLE WAS ALREADY INVOLVED IN A SAFELY FRAME RECALL ORDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT IN LATE 2003. ...

Jun 8, 2008 Structure 46,622 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING CRACKED APRIL OF 2008. THE FRAME TUBING BROKE COMPLETELY ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND THE TUBING ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS CRACKED 3/4 OF THE WAY AROUND. I HAD A TRIKE KIT ON THE BIKE, AND AT FIRST THOUGHT WAS THE PROBLEM BUT AFTER CHECKING AROUND, I FOUND THIS HAS HAPPENED...

Jun 8, 2008 Structure 46,622 mi

THE FRAME ON MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING CRACKED APRIL OF 2008. THE FRAME TUBING BROKE COMPLETELY ON THE LEFT SIDE, AND THE TUBING ON THE RIGHT SIDE WAS CRACKED 3/4 OF THE WAY AROUND. I HAD A TRIKE KIT ON THE BIKE, AND AT FIRST THOUGHT WAS THE PROBLEM BUT AFTER CHECKING AROUND, I FOUND THIS HAS HAPPENED...

Oct 14, 2007 Tires 37,343 mi

I WANT TO SHARE A VERY DISTURBING, DANGEROUS, AGGRAVATING AND DISGUSTING EXPERIENCE I HAVE JUST RECENTLY HAD WITH A BRAND NEW DUNLOP ELITE 3 TIRE I PURCHASED FROM HONDA OF CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 (INVOICE # 042179). SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 NEW DUNLOP ELITE 3 TIRES, FRONT AND REAR....

Oct 14, 2007 Tires 37,343 mi

I WANT TO SHARE A VERY DISTURBING, DANGEROUS, AGGRAVATING AND DISGUSTING EXPERIENCE I HAVE JUST RECENTLY HAD WITH A BRAND NEW DUNLOP ELITE 3 TIRE I PURCHASED FROM HONDA OF CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 (INVOICE # 042179). SEPTEMBER 8, 2007 NEW DUNLOP ELITE 3 TIRES, FRONT AND REAR....

Sep 5, 2007 Steering 5 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHAKES VERY BADLY WHEN RIDING BETWEEN 30 AND 45 MPH. HONDA STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO OPERATE IN THAT MANNER. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY INSPECTED THE TIRES, HOWEVER, THEY CAN...

Sep 5, 2007 Steering 5 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE SHAKES VERY BADLY WHEN RIDING BETWEEN 30 AND 45 MPH. HONDA STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED TO OPERATE IN THAT MANNER. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY INSPECTED THE TIRES, HOWEVER, THEY CAN...

Mar 15, 2007 Steering 1,800 mi

HONDA GOLDWINGS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A DECELERATION FRONT END WOBBLE. AS YOU DECELERATE FROM AROUND 35 MPH WITH YOUR HANDS LIGHTLY RESTING ON THE HANDLE BARS, THE FRONT END GOES INTO A VIOLENT WOBBLE. HONDA OF AMERICA CLAIMS IT IS JUST A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE 1800 GOLDWING, HOWEVER IT POSES A VERY ...

Mar 15, 2007 Steering 1,800 mi

HONDA GOLDWINGS HAVE A PROBLEM WITH A DECELERATION FRONT END WOBBLE. AS YOU DECELERATE FROM AROUND 35 MPH WITH YOUR HANDS LIGHTLY RESTING ON THE HANDLE BARS, THE FRONT END GOES INTO A VIOLENT WOBBLE. HONDA OF AMERICA CLAIMS IT IS JUST A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE 1800 GOLDWING, HOWEVER IT POSES A VERY ...

Jan 29, 2007 Electrical System 7,900 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2003 HONDA GOLD WING GL 1800 LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. THE CONTACT CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT HIS FEET WERE LOCATED IN THE CORRECT POSITION WHILE ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT CRUISED TO 30 MPH AND THE LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL TURNED BACK ON , AND ...

Jan 29, 2007 Electrical System 7,900 mi

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2003 HONDA GOLD WING GL 1800 LOST POWER WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. THE CONTACT CHECKED TO MAKE SURE THAT HIS FEET WERE LOCATED IN THE CORRECT POSITION WHILE ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT CRUISED TO 30 MPH AND THE LIGHTS ON INSTRUMENT PANEL TURNED BACK ON , AND ...

Sep 5, 2006 Suspension 52,980 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SINCE PURCHASE, THERE WAS A SHIMMY IN THE HANDLE BARS AND PREMATURE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THE CONTACT CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANTLY. *AK UPDATED 10/25/2006 - *NM

Sep 5, 2006 Suspension 52,980 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED SINCE PURCHASE, THERE WAS A SHIMMY IN THE HANDLE BARS AND PREMATURE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRE. THE DEALERSHIP SUGGESTED THE CONTACT CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURE CONSTANTLY. *AK UPDATED 10/25/2006 - *NM

Sep 1, 2006 Structure 21,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT TIRE HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FORK WAS UNEVEN. THE FORK AND WHEEL BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED.

Sep 1, 2006 Structure 21,400 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT TIRE HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE LEFT SIDE. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE FORK WAS UNEVEN. THE FORK AND WHEEL BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED.

Feb 1, 2006 Structure 8,153 mi

I OWN A HONDA MOTORCYCLE, GOLDWING 1800, WITH 8,153 MILES ON IT. PRIOR TO TODAY'S DATE 1 FEB 06, I NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE TRUNK LID WAS BEING WORN AWAY, THE INSIDE OF THE TRUNK LID IS SUSTAINING NOTICEABLE INDENTATIONS WHERE THIS WEARING AWAY IS OCCURRING, BY PLASTIC TIPS ON THE OUTSIDE OF ...

Feb 1, 2006 Structure 8,153 mi

I OWN A HONDA MOTORCYCLE, GOLDWING 1800, WITH 8,153 MILES ON IT. PRIOR TO TODAY'S DATE 1 FEB 06, I NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE TRUNK LID WAS BEING WORN AWAY, THE INSIDE OF THE TRUNK LID IS SUSTAINING NOTICEABLE INDENTATIONS WHERE THIS WEARING AWAY IS OCCURRING, BY PLASTIC TIPS ON THE OUTSIDE OF ...

Sep 9, 2005 Steering 500 mi

FRONT FORK WOBBLE/SHAKE. *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Steering

AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 AND 35 MPH AND WITH HANDS OFF OR LOOSELY GRIPPING THE HANDLEBAR, THE FRONT WHEEL OF MY HONDA GL 1800 GOLDWING DEVELOPS A SEVERE WOBBLE. I HAVE ADDED A SUPERBRACE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, BUT THIS DID NOT ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THE WOBBLE. *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Steering 3,000 mi

FRONT END WOBBLE ON A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. *JB

Sep 9, 2005 Steering 500 mi

FRONT FORK WOBBLE/SHAKE. *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Steering

AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 30 AND 35 MPH AND WITH HANDS OFF OR LOOSELY GRIPPING THE HANDLEBAR, THE FRONT WHEEL OF MY HONDA GL 1800 GOLDWING DEVELOPS A SEVERE WOBBLE. I HAVE ADDED A SUPERBRACE TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE, BUT THIS DID NOT ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THE WOBBLE. *NM

Sep 9, 2005 Steering 3,000 mi

FRONT END WOBBLE ON A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. *JB

Sep 8, 2005 Steering

I OWN A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE WHICH I PURCHASED NEW LATE IN MAY OF 2003, VIN#[XXX]. IT IS STILL, AT THIS TIME, WITHIN THE FACTORY WARRANTY PERIOD. SINCE IT WAS NEW, THE FRONT FORK AND HANDLEBARS HAVE HAD A STRONG WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OF 35 MPH-45 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL HONDA MOTORCYCLE...

Sep 8, 2005 Steering

I OWN A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE WHICH I PURCHASED NEW LATE IN MAY OF 2003, VIN#[XXX]. IT IS STILL, AT THIS TIME, WITHIN THE FACTORY WARRANTY PERIOD. SINCE IT WAS NEW, THE FRONT FORK AND HANDLEBARS HAVE HAD A STRONG WOBBLE AT SPEEDS OF 35 MPH-45 MPH. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL HONDA MOTORCYCLE...

Aug 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. WHEN APPLYING THE BACK BRAKE THERE WAS BAD VIBRATION WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE CONTACT STATED IF THE BRAKE WERE PRESSED HARDER, AT THAT POINT, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD COME TO A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED TO BLEED THE...

Aug 29, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 7,000 mi

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. WHEN APPLYING THE BACK BRAKE THERE WAS BAD VIBRATION WHICH RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES. THE CONTACT STATED IF THE BRAKE WERE PRESSED HARDER, AT THAT POINT, THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD COME TO A STOP. THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED TO BLEED THE...

Jun 27, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN EARLY MARCH FOR HIS 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. AFTER CONTACTING THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER THE REPAIR WORK WAS NOT DONE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE INSPECTED BEFORE IT COULD BE FIXED, THAT TOOK THREE WEEKS. THEN THEY HAD TO WAIT FOR THE PARTS, AND WERE ...

Jun 27, 2005 Structure

DT: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN EARLY MARCH FOR HIS 2003 HONDA GOLDWING. AFTER CONTACTING THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER THE REPAIR WORK WAS NOT DONE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE INSPECTED BEFORE IT COULD BE FIXED, THAT TOOK THREE WEEKS. THEN THEY HAD TO WAIT FOR THE PARTS, AND WERE ...

Apr 28, 2005 Steering Crash 11,500 mi

I HAVE A HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. ALL THESE BIKES HAVE AN ISSUE WITH FRONT END WOBBLE WHILE DECELERATING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH. MY HONDA DEALER SAYS HONDA KNOWS ABOUT IT BUT HAVEN'T RECALLED IT YET BECAUSE THEY HAVE SO MANY OTHER RECALLS CURRENTLY ACTIVE. A REVIEW OF A WEB SITE OF OWNERS CAL...

Apr 28, 2005 Steering Crash 11,500 mi

I HAVE A HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. ALL THESE BIKES HAVE AN ISSUE WITH FRONT END WOBBLE WHILE DECELERATING BETWEEN 35-45 MPH. MY HONDA DEALER SAYS HONDA KNOWS ABOUT IT BUT HAVEN'T RECALLED IT YET BECAUSE THEY HAVE SO MANY OTHER RECALLS CURRENTLY ACTIVE. A REVIEW OF A WEB SITE OF OWNERS CAL...

Apr 20, 2005 Structure

CONCERNS REGARDING 2002 GL1800 FRAME INSPECTION SHOWED UNUSUAL WELD PATTERNS BUT NO CRACKS.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER RENTED A 2003 GL1800 AND WHEN HE CROSSED A RAILROAD TRACK AT 35 MPH, THE FRAME IMMEDIATELY COLLAPSED, THE BIKE VEERED INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. THE CONSUMER MANAGE...

Apr 20, 2005 Structure

CONCERNS REGARDING 2002 GL1800 FRAME INSPECTION SHOWED UNUSUAL WELD PATTERNS BUT NO CRACKS.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER RENTED A 2003 GL1800 AND WHEN HE CROSSED A RAILROAD TRACK AT 35 MPH, THE FRAME IMMEDIATELY COLLAPSED, THE BIKE VEERED INTO THE ONCOMING LANE. THE CONSUMER MANAGE...

Apr 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALERSHIP CANNOT PERFORM THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR RECALL 02V340000 REPAIRS UNTIL JULY OR AUGUST; PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TILL THEN. MOTORCYCLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL RECALL REPAIRS ARE DONE.*AK

Apr 19, 2005 Fuel System, Gasoline

DEALERSHIP CANNOT PERFORM THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR RECALL 02V340000 REPAIRS UNTIL JULY OR AUGUST; PARTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE TILL THEN. MOTORCYCLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL RECALL REPAIRS ARE DONE.*AK

Apr 8, 2005 Structure

RECEIVED RECALL 03V35000 FOR DEFECTIVE FRAME. TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER WILL BE SENDING PARTS IN 8-12 WEEKS.*AK

Apr 8, 2005 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V35000 CONCERNING FRAMES. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *

Apr 8, 2005 Structure

RECEIVED RECALL 03V35000 FOR DEFECTIVE FRAME. TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND INFORMED NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. MANUFACTURER WILL BE SENDING PARTS IN 8-12 WEEKS.*AK

Apr 8, 2005 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V35000 CONCERNING FRAMES. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. *

Mar 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA RECALLS 04V010000 CONCERNING COMBINED BRAKE SYSTEM LEAK/ 05V027000 CONCERNING FRAME CRACKS, AND 03V350000 REGARDING FRAME WELDS. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED AT THAT PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP. *AK CONSUMER HAS HAD 5 RECALLS ON THIS BIKE OVER...

Mar 30, 2005 Structure

NHTSA RECALLS 04V010000 CONCERNING COMBINED BRAKE SYSTEM LEAK/ 05V027000 CONCERNING FRAME CRACKS, AND 03V350000 REGARDING FRAME WELDS. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED AT THAT PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP. *AK CONSUMER HAS HAD 5 RECALLS ON THIS BIKE OVER...

Mar 30, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

NHTSA RECALLS 04V010000 CONCERNING COMBINED BRAKE SYSTEM LEAK/ 05V027000 CONCERNING FRAME CRACKS, AND 03V350000 REGARDING FRAME WELDS. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED AT THAT PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP. *AK CONSUMER HAS HAD 5 RECALLS ON THIS BIKE OVER...

Mar 30, 2005 Structure

NHTSA RECALLS 04V010000 CONCERNING COMBINED BRAKE SYSTEM LEAK/ 05V027000 CONCERNING FRAME CRACKS, AND 03V350000 REGARDING FRAME WELDS. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALLS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED AT THAT PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP. *AK CONSUMER HAS HAD 5 RECALLS ON THIS BIKE OVER...

Mar 28, 2005 Structure 15,000 mi

WHILE INSPECTING THE MOTORCYCLE NOTICED THAT FRAME HAD SEPARATED FROM THE CROSS MEMBER. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE OR DRIVE THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER. THE DRIVER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. *NM THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF NHTSA CAN HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM OF HONDA SE...

Mar 28, 2005 Structure 15,000 mi

WHILE INSPECTING THE MOTORCYCLE NOTICED THAT FRAME HAD SEPARATED FROM THE CROSS MEMBER. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO MOVE OR DRIVE THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER. THE DRIVER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT. *NM THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW IF NHTSA CAN HELP SOLVE THIS PROBLEM OF HONDA SE...

Feb 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THE SPEEDOMETER READS INCORRECTLY. *AK

Feb 28, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 5,000 mi

CONSUMER STATES THE SPEEDOMETER READS INCORRECTLY. *AK

Oct 15, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03 V 350 000 CONCERNING MOTORCYCLE FRAME WELDS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING A LIABILITY. *AK *JB

Oct 15, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03 V 350 000 CONCERNING MOTORCYCLE FRAME WELDS. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING A LIABILITY. *AK *JB

Sep 23, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR CYCLE TREAD FOR THE FRONT TIRE DOES NOT HAVE A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON THE TIRE. THE FRONT TIRE LOOKED WORN AND HAD STRESS MARKS LOCATED ON THE INNER SIDE OF THE TIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. ...

Sep 23, 2004 Tires

WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR CYCLE TREAD FOR THE FRONT TIRE DOES NOT HAVE A NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ON THE TIRE. THE FRONT TIRE LOOKED WORN AND HAD STRESS MARKS LOCATED ON THE INNER SIDE OF THE TIRE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. ...

Sep 14, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LID ON NEW 2003 GL1800 (GOLDWING) WILL NOT CLOSE. DEFECTIVE LATCH. COULD RESULT IN TRUNK CONTENTS FALLING OUT WILL RIDING.

Sep 14, 2004 Latches/locks/linkages

TRUNK LID ON NEW 2003 GL1800 (GOLDWING) WILL NOT CLOSE. DEFECTIVE LATCH. COULD RESULT IN TRUNK CONTENTS FALLING OUT WILL RIDING.

Jul 16, 2004 Suspension 8,500 mi

I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE ABOUT 45 MPH AND HIT A POT HOLE WHEN THE FRAME HOLDING THE REAR SUSPENSION BROKE! DROPING THE REAR END DOWN TO ALMOST TOUCHING THE GROUND. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE BIKE BUT HAD I BEEN MAKING A TURN A CRASH WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. HONDA SAYS IT WOULD REPAIR THE D...

Jul 16, 2004 Suspension 8,500 mi

I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE ABOUT 45 MPH AND HIT A POT HOLE WHEN THE FRAME HOLDING THE REAR SUSPENSION BROKE! DROPING THE REAR END DOWN TO ALMOST TOUCHING THE GROUND. I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE BIKE BUT HAD I BEEN MAKING A TURN A CRASH WOULD HAVE HAPPENED. HONDA SAYS IT WOULD REPAIR THE D...

Jul 1, 2004 Tires 4,650 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE MOTORCYCLE WERE ROUGH. THE TIRES VIBRATED WHEN TURNING THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IN TIME THE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION. THE OWNER HAD CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE TIRES....

Jul 1, 2004 Tires 4,650 mi

THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES ON THE MOTORCYCLE WERE ROUGH. THE TIRES VIBRATED WHEN TURNING THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT IN TIME THE TIRES MAY EXPERIENCE TREAD SEPARATION. THE OWNER HAD CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE TIRES....

Jun 29, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V35000 CONCERNING FRAME WELD. CONSUMER TRIED TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS DONE SINCE APRIL OF 2004. HOWEVER, TWO DEALERS FLATLY REFUSED TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

Jun 29, 2004 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 03V35000 CONCERNING FRAME WELD. CONSUMER TRIED TO HAVE RECALL REPAIRS DONE SINCE APRIL OF 2004. HOWEVER, TWO DEALERS FLATLY REFUSED TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Electronic Stability Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT HOME. CONSUMER WILL CONTACTED THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

Jun 2, 2004 Electronic Stability Control

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT HOME. CONSUMER WILL CONTACTED THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

Apr 15, 2004 Structure

MOTORCYCLE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF MISHANDLING BY HONDA AND POOR WORKMANSHIP WHILE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. (NAR) *PH PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH FRAME, SEATS, TRUNK, AND RADIO ANTENNA. *CB (FRONT FENDER HAD A SEVERE SCRATCH, RUBBER AROUND BOTTOM OF THE RIGHT MIRROR WAS TORN, HEAT SHIELD ON THE LEFT...

Apr 15, 2004 Structure

MOTORCYCLE DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF MISHANDLING BY HONDA AND POOR WORKMANSHIP WHILE RECALL WAS PERFORMED. (NAR) *PH PROBLEMS OCCURRED WITH FRAME, SEATS, TRUNK, AND RADIO ANTENNA. *CB (FRONT FENDER HAD A SEVERE SCRATCH, RUBBER AROUND BOTTOM OF THE RIGHT MIRROR WAS TORN, HEAT SHIELD ON THE LEFT...

Apr 11, 2004 Structure

SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF FRAMES CRACKING NOT INCLUDED IN EXISTING RECALL. NEW CRACKS ARE NOT A RESULT OF WEAK WELDS BUT ACTUAL FRAMES CRACKING. I AM CONCERNED THAT THESE ARE BEING OVERLOOKED AS A RESULT OF CURRENT RECALL FOR DIFFERENT AREA OF THE BIKE.*JB

Apr 11, 2004 Structure

SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF FRAMES CRACKING NOT INCLUDED IN EXISTING RECALL. NEW CRACKS ARE NOT A RESULT OF WEAK WELDS BUT ACTUAL FRAMES CRACKING. I AM CONCERNED THAT THESE ARE BEING OVERLOOKED AS A RESULT OF CURRENT RECALL FOR DIFFERENT AREA OF THE BIKE.*JB

Mar 24, 2004 Structure

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (03B350000) FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FRAME. THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE FIX FOR THE FRAME IS NOT CORRECT. THE MECHANIC WELDED THE FRAME ON ANOTHER PART OF THE MOTOR CYCLE. CREASYS HONDA SHOP 231 EAST CHURCH STREET LEXINGTON TN 38351, SERVICE MANAGER BART (731 968 ...

Mar 24, 2004 Structure

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE (03B350000) FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE FRAME. THE DRIVER STATED THAT THE FIX FOR THE FRAME IS NOT CORRECT. THE MECHANIC WELDED THE FRAME ON ANOTHER PART OF THE MOTOR CYCLE. CREASYS HONDA SHOP 231 EAST CHURCH STREET LEXINGTON TN 38351, SERVICE MANAGER BART (731 968 ...

Jan 23, 2004 Structure

MOTORCYCLE FRAME HAD TO WELDED THREE TIMES. *PH IT TOOK THE DEALER EIGHT WEEKS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL BECAUSE THE WELDS WOULD NOT HOLD. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER FEELS SAFE RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE BUT DOESN'T WANT TO SELL IT TO A PRIVATE OWNER FOR FEAR OF LEGAL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT TH...

Jan 23, 2004 Structure

MOTORCYCLE FRAME HAD TO WELDED THREE TIMES. *PH IT TOOK THE DEALER EIGHT WEEKS TO COMPLETE THE RECALL BECAUSE THE WELDS WOULD NOT HOLD. THE CONSUMER NO LONGER FEELS SAFE RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE BUT DOESN'T WANT TO SELL IT TO A PRIVATE OWNER FOR FEAR OF LEGAL PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT TH...

Jan 16, 2004 Structure 610 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE WELDING OF THE FRAME. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN FROM TUCSON, AZ TO PHOENIX FOR WELDING. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL INDICATING THAT WELDING DID NOT HOLD. THE CONSUMER WAS FURIOUS DUE TO GETTING THE RUN AROUND. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED MONEY ...

Jan 16, 2004 Structure 610 mi

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEM GETTING FRAME WELD RECALL PERFORMED. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO SEVERAL REPAIR FACILITIES BUT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. *NM

Jan 16, 2004 Structure 610 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE WELDING OF THE FRAME. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN FROM TUCSON, AZ TO PHOENIX FOR WELDING. THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL INDICATING THAT WELDING DID NOT HOLD. THE CONSUMER WAS FURIOUS DUE TO GETTING THE RUN AROUND. *AK THE CONSUMER REQUESTED MONEY ...

Jan 16, 2004 Structure 610 mi

CONSUMER HAD PROBLEM GETTING FRAME WELD RECALL PERFORMED. *PH THE VEHICLE WAS SENT TO SEVERAL REPAIR FACILITIES BUT HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET. *NM

Jan 2, 2004 Wheels 12,000 mi

CONSUMER TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. AT THE SAME TIME ASKED TECHNICIAN TO REPLACE FRONT AND REAR TIRES. A WEEK LATER, PICKED UP THE MOTORCYCLE, AND WHILE DRIVING AT 62 MPH FROM THE DEALER TO HOME, VEHICLE VIBRATED AND SHOOK. CONSUMER PULLED OF THE ROAD AND FOUND ALL FIVE ...

Jan 2, 2004 Wheels 12,000 mi

CONSUMER TOOK MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER FOR RECALL REPAIRS. AT THE SAME TIME ASKED TECHNICIAN TO REPLACE FRONT AND REAR TIRES. A WEEK LATER, PICKED UP THE MOTORCYCLE, AND WHILE DRIVING AT 62 MPH FROM THE DEALER TO HOME, VEHICLE VIBRATED AND SHOOK. CONSUMER PULLED OF THE ROAD AND FOUND ALL FIVE ...

Dec 29, 2003 Structure

LTR FM [XXX] (WI) OWNER OF A HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE HONDA REFUSED TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE'S DEFECTIVE FRAME. THE OWNER INSTALLED A TRIKE KIT ON THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH VOIDED THE WARRANTY. *MR *SCC *JB *CB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C...

Dec 29, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE WELD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME. *LA THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR BUT THE MANUFACTURER WANTED THE BIKE SHIPPED TO THEM FOR REPAIR. THE BIKE HAS BEEN AT THE MANUFACTURER FOR 28 DAYS AND IS NOT CLOSE TO ...

Dec 29, 2003 Structure

LTR FM [XXX] (WI) OWNER OF A HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE HONDA REFUSED TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE'S DEFECTIVE FRAME. THE OWNER INSTALLED A TRIKE KIT ON THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH VOIDED THE WARRANTY. *MR *SCC *JB *CB INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C...

Dec 29, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED A CRACK IN THE WELD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME. *LA THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR BUT THE MANUFACTURER WANTED THE BIKE SHIPPED TO THEM FOR REPAIR. THE BIKE HAS BEEN AT THE MANUFACTURER FOR 28 DAYS AND IS NOT CLOSE TO ...

Dec 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL NOTICE ON THE FRAME WELD OF MOTORCYCLE. DEALERSHIP WELDED ONLY ABOUT 45 PERCENT OF THE FRAME INSTEAD OF 100 PERCENT. *LA RECALL#03V350000 *SC THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE DEALER SOLD HIM THE MOTORCYCLE KNOWING THAT IT HAD AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM AND EVENTUALLY A RECALL WAS ISSUED. *JB

Dec 12, 2003 Structure

RECALL NOTICE ON THE FRAME WELD OF MOTORCYCLE. DEALERSHIP WELDED ONLY ABOUT 45 PERCENT OF THE FRAME INSTEAD OF 100 PERCENT. *LA RECALL#03V350000 *SC THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE DEALER SOLD HIM THE MOTORCYCLE KNOWING THAT IT HAD AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM AND EVENTUALLY A RECALL WAS ISSUED. *JB

Dec 12, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling

RECALL NOTICE ON THE FRAME WELD OF MOTORCYCLE. DEALERSHIP WELDED ONLY ABOUT 45 PERCENT OF THE FRAME INSTEAD OF 100 PERCENT. *LA RECALL#03V350000 *SC THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE DEALER SOLD HIM THE MOTORCYCLE KNOWING THAT IT HAD AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM AND EVENTUALLY A RECALL WAS ISSUED. *JB

Dec 12, 2003 Structure

RECALL NOTICE ON THE FRAME WELD OF MOTORCYCLE. DEALERSHIP WELDED ONLY ABOUT 45 PERCENT OF THE FRAME INSTEAD OF 100 PERCENT. *LA RECALL#03V350000 *SC THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE DEALER SOLD HIM THE MOTORCYCLE KNOWING THAT IT HAD AN OVERHEATING PROBLEM AND EVENTUALLY A RECALL WAS ISSUED. *JB

Dec 4, 2003 Structure

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FRAME BREAKING.*MR CONSUMER WOULD LIKE HONDA HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPERLY REPAIRING THE FRAME. *PH

Dec 4, 2003 Structure

RECALL REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN PERFORMED ON VEHICLE DUE TO REPAIR KITS NOT BEING AVAILABLE.*MR AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FRAME REPAIR, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT WAS TOLD THE PARTS HAD NOT ARRIVED BECAUSE IT WAS A SMALL DEALERSHIP AND ONLY THREE MOTORCYCLE'S WE...

Dec 4, 2003 Structure

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S FRAME BREAKING.*MR CONSUMER WOULD LIKE HONDA HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR PROPERLY REPAIRING THE FRAME. *PH

Dec 4, 2003 Structure

RECALL REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN PERFORMED ON VEHICLE DUE TO REPAIR KITS NOT BEING AVAILABLE.*MR AFTER RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE FRAME REPAIR, THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, BUT WAS TOLD THE PARTS HAD NOT ARRIVED BECAUSE IT WAS A SMALL DEALERSHIP AND ONLY THREE MOTORCYCLE'S WE...

Nov 25, 2003 Structure 2,612 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS MARKED FOR RECALL. THE RECALL NOTICE INDICATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRAME NEEDED TO BE WELDED. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR OVER 1 YR AWAITING REPAIR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *NLM CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FRAME ON THE 2003 HON...

Nov 25, 2003 Structure 2,612 mi

THE VEHICLE WAS MARKED FOR RECALL. THE RECALL NOTICE INDICATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRAME NEEDED TO BE WELDED. THE MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR OVER 1 YR AWAITING REPAIR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *NLM CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FRAME ON THE 2003 HON...

Nov 13, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL 03V350000 CONCERNING A CRACKED WELD IN THE FRAME OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH SUPPORTED THE REAR SUSPENSION. MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT CONSUMER GO TO AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM DISASSEMBLE IT AND THEN TAKE IT TO A CONTRACTED WELDER AND HAVE IT RE...

Nov 13, 2003 Structure

CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL 03V350000 CONCERNING A CRACKED WELD IN THE FRAME OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH SUPPORTED THE REAR SUSPENSION. MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED THAT CONSUMER GO TO AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM DISASSEMBLE IT AND THEN TAKE IT TO A CONTRACTED WELDER AND HAVE IT RE...

Nov 12, 2003 Structure

CONCERNS REGARDING DEFECTIVE FRAME RECALL ON 2002 AND 2003 GOLDWING GL1800. *MR THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE RECALL WOULD NOT BE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A CHAMPION TRIKE WAS ADDED TO THE REAR WHICH DID NOT AFFECT THE ALUMINUM FRAME. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO LOOK AT IT. ...

Nov 12, 2003 Structure

CONCERNS REGARDING DEFECTIVE FRAME RECALL ON 2002 AND 2003 GOLDWING GL1800. *MR THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE RECALL WOULD NOT BE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE BECAUSE A CHAMPION TRIKE WAS ADDED TO THE REAR WHICH DID NOT AFFECT THE ALUMINUM FRAME. THEY ALSO REFUSED TO LOOK AT IT. ...

Nov 7, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL 03V350000 CONCERNING FRAME WELDS. DEALER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WERE NO QUALIFIED MECHANICS IN THAT FACILITY TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR.*AK

Nov 7, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A NOTICE FOR RECALL 03V350000 CONCERNING FRAME WELDS. DEALER INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WERE NO QUALIFIED MECHANICS IN THAT FACILITY TO PERFORM THE RECALL REPAIR.*AK

Oct 24, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY INDICATING THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE FRAME WELDING. THE CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER INDICATING THAT THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTORCYCLE AND TO DISREGARD THE PREVIOUS LETTER. ANOTHER LETTER WAS...

Oct 24, 2003 Structure 1,280 mi

THERE WAS A CRACKED WELD IN THE FRAME OF THE BIKE WHICH SUPPORTED THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE MANUFACTURER. SUGGESTED THAT THE OWNER GO TO AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM TO DISASSEMBLED IT AND THEN TAKE IT TO A CONTRACTED WELDER AND HAVE IT REASSEMBLED. THE OWNER STATED IT COULD TAKE UP T...

Oct 24, 2003 Structure

THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY INDICATING THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE FRAME WELDING. THE CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER INDICATING THAT THERE WAS NOT A PROBLEM WITH THE MOTORCYCLE AND TO DISREGARD THE PREVIOUS LETTER. ANOTHER LETTER WAS...

Oct 24, 2003 Structure 1,280 mi

THERE WAS A CRACKED WELD IN THE FRAME OF THE BIKE WHICH SUPPORTED THE REAR SUSPENSION. THE MANUFACTURER. SUGGESTED THAT THE OWNER GO TO AN AUTHORIZED HONDA DEALERSHIP AND HAVE THEM TO DISASSEMBLED IT AND THEN TAKE IT TO A CONTRACTED WELDER AND HAVE IT REASSEMBLED. THE OWNER STATED IT COULD TAKE UP T...

Oct 21, 2003 Structure

HONDA GL 1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE FRAME RECALL: UPON RECEIPT OF RECALL NOTIFICATION, PERSONAL INSPECTION REVEALED SEVERE CRACKS ON BOTH ENDS OF CROSS MEMBER INVOLVED IN RECALL. MOTORCYCLE WAS THEN BROUGHT TO A DEALER TO EVALUATE DEFECT. *LA

Oct 21, 2003 Structure

VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY WELD. THIS WELD CAN CRACK. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A TRI-BIKE. HONDA WHICH NOT COMPLY WITH REPAIRING THE FAULTY WELD. *AK

Oct 21, 2003 Structure

HONDA GL 1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE FRAME RECALL: UPON RECEIPT OF RECALL NOTIFICATION, PERSONAL INSPECTION REVEALED SEVERE CRACKS ON BOTH ENDS OF CROSS MEMBER INVOLVED IN RECALL. MOTORCYCLE WAS THEN BROUGHT TO A DEALER TO EVALUATE DEFECT. *LA

Oct 21, 2003 Structure

VEHICLE HAS A FAULTY WELD. THIS WELD CAN CRACK. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO A TRI-BIKE. HONDA WHICH NOT COMPLY WITH REPAIRING THE FAULTY WELD. *AK

Oct 18, 2003 Structure 16,675 mi

FRAME CRACKED AT THE WELDS ON MY 2003 GL1800 GOLDWING. HONDA DEALER, & REP. ARE TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT THEY'LL DO. VIN.#[XXX]. *LA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Oct 18, 2003 Structure 16,675 mi

FRAME CRACKED AT THE WELDS ON MY 2003 GL1800 GOLDWING. HONDA DEALER, & REP. ARE TRYING TO DECIDE WHAT THEY'LL DO. VIN.#[XXX]. *LA INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Oct 14, 2003 Structure

I HAVE A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING GL1800 MOTORCYCLE WITH ABS, VIN NUMBER [XXX]. ON 9/6/03 I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO MY DEALER, HINSHAW'S MOTORCYCLE STORE, 1611 WEST VALLEY HWY, AUBURN, WA 98001, FOR SERVICE. ON 9/9/03 I RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER AT HINSHAW'S. WHEN I RETURNED HIS CALL ...

Oct 14, 2003 Structure

I HAVE A 2003 HONDA GOLDWING GL1800 MOTORCYCLE WITH ABS, VIN NUMBER [XXX]. ON 9/6/03 I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO MY DEALER, HINSHAW'S MOTORCYCLE STORE, 1611 WEST VALLEY HWY, AUBURN, WA 98001, FOR SERVICE. ON 9/9/03 I RECEIVED A MESSAGE FROM THE SERVICE MANAGER AT HINSHAW'S. WHEN I RETURNED HIS CALL ...

Oct 13, 2003 Structure

RECALL 03V350000 HAS NO QUALITY CONTROL OF THE WELDS BEING MADE TO REPAIR THIS LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE DEALERS CAN NOT PRODUCE CERTIFICATION FOR THE WELDERS THEY WILL USE. ALUMINUM IS NOT EASY TO WELD AND YOU MUST KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING. *LA

Oct 13, 2003 Structure

RECALL 03V350000 HAS NO QUALITY CONTROL OF THE WELDS BEING MADE TO REPAIR THIS LOWER CONTROL ARM. THE DEALERS CAN NOT PRODUCE CERTIFICATION FOR THE WELDERS THEY WILL USE. ALUMINUM IS NOT EASY TO WELD AND YOU MUST KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING. *LA

Oct 12, 2003 Structure

I OWN A HONDA GL1800 AND I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HONDA AMERICA IN REFERENCE TO POSSIBLE CRACKS IN MY GL1800 FRAME. I CONTACTED MY DEALER (RICK CASE) AND THE SERVICE WRITER INFORMED ME THAT THEY WERE GOING TO EMPLOY A CUSTOMERS MACHINE SHOP TO WELD MY FRAME AND THAT THEY WILL NEED MY BIKE FOR AN EXT...

Oct 12, 2003 Structure

I OWN A HONDA GL1800 AND I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM HONDA AMERICA IN REFERENCE TO POSSIBLE CRACKS IN MY GL1800 FRAME. I CONTACTED MY DEALER (RICK CASE) AND THE SERVICE WRITER INFORMED ME THAT THEY WERE GOING TO EMPLOY A CUSTOMERS MACHINE SHOP TO WELD MY FRAME AND THAT THEY WILL NEED MY BIKE FOR AN EXT...

Oct 10, 2003 Structure 8,000 mi

FRAME CRACKED ON EITHER SIDE OF LOWER FRAME. DEALER STATED THEY WILL RESTORE THE FRAME. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT A RESTORED FRAME WILL CRACK AGAIN. *AK

Oct 10, 2003 Structure 8,000 mi

FRAME CRACKED ON EITHER SIDE OF LOWER FRAME. DEALER STATED THEY WILL RESTORE THE FRAME. CONSUMER BELIEVED THAT A RESTORED FRAME WILL CRACK AGAIN. *AK

Sep 28, 2003 Structure 12,492 mi

I HAVE A 2003 HONDA GL1800 VIN# [XXX] THE FRAME IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE WELD ON THE CENTER SECTION NEXT TO THE CENTER STAND, RIGHT SIDE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Sep 28, 2003 Structure 12,492 mi

I HAVE A 2003 HONDA GL1800 VIN# [XXX] THE FRAME IS CRACKED ALL THE WAY THROUGH THE WELD ON THE CENTER SECTION NEXT TO THE CENTER STAND, RIGHT SIDE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Sep 26, 2003 Structure 6,700 mi

HONDA MOTOTCYCLE 2003 GL1800 WITH A CRACKED FRAME. VIN NUMBER IDENTIFIED IN A RECENT RECALL NOTICE FROM HONDA.

Sep 26, 2003 Structure 6,700 mi

HONDA MOTOTCYCLE 2003 GL1800 WITH A CRACKED FRAME. VIN NUMBER IDENTIFIED IN A RECENT RECALL NOTICE FROM HONDA.

Aug 27, 2003 Structure 6,352 mi

HONDA GL 1800A MOTORCYCLE, FRAME FAILURE IN TWO LOCATIONS AT WELD JOINT. YIELDING MY MOTORCYCLE IN AN UNSATIFACTORY CONDITION AND UNSAFE TO UTILIZE.*AK

Aug 27, 2003 Structure 6,352 mi

HONDA GL 1800A MOTORCYCLE, FRAME FAILURE IN TWO LOCATIONS AT WELD JOINT. YIELDING MY MOTORCYCLE IN AN UNSATIFACTORY CONDITION AND UNSAFE TO UTILIZE.*AK

Aug 26, 2003 Structure 25,000 mi

FRAME CRACKS ON EITHER SIDE OF LOWER FRAME CROSSOVER MEMBER. *NLM

Aug 26, 2003 Structure 25,000 mi

FRAME CRACKS ON EITHER SIDE OF LOWER FRAME CROSSOVER MEMBER. *NLM

Aug 25, 2003 Structure 30,064 mi

FRAME CROSSMEMBER AT THE SHOCK/CENTER STAND IS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CORSS MEMBER AT THE LOCATION OF THE WELDS. THESE CRACKS ARE ALMOST ENTIRELY AROUND THE WELDED AREA.*AK

Aug 25, 2003 Structure 30,064 mi

FRAME CROSSMEMBER AT THE SHOCK/CENTER STAND IS CRACKED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CORSS MEMBER AT THE LOCATION OF THE WELDS. THESE CRACKS ARE ALMOST ENTIRELY AROUND THE WELDED AREA.*AK

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Structure

MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING (GL1800) HAS DEVELOPED TWO CRACKS ON A FRAME CROSSMEMBER BELOW AND BEHIND THE CENTER STAND. THIS WAS DETERMINED BY THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAVE MY VEHICLE SERVICED. WHEN COMING IN TO VISIT HE INFORMED ME THAT HE NEEDED TO CHECK MY FRAME BY DIRECTION OF THE REGIO...

Aug 5, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 4,000 mi

ENGINE OVERHEATING AT SLOW SPEEDS. *AK

Aug 5, 2003 Structure

MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING (GL1800) HAS DEVELOPED TWO CRACKS ON A FRAME CROSSMEMBER BELOW AND BEHIND THE CENTER STAND. THIS WAS DETERMINED BY THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAVE MY VEHICLE SERVICED. WHEN COMING IN TO VISIT HE INFORMED ME THAT HE NEEDED TO CHECK MY FRAME BY DIRECTION OF THE REGIO...

Jul 31, 2003 Power Train

THE DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SHREDDED AND CAUSED THE HOSES TO LEAK ANTI FREEZE. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH

Jul 31, 2003 Power Train

THE DRIVE SHAFT BOOT SHREDDED AND CAUSED THE HOSES TO LEAK ANTI FREEZE. THE VEHICLE IS AT THE DEALER BEING REPAIRED. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *PH

Jul 29, 2003 Suspension 6,000 mi

MOTORCYCLE FRAME BREAKS, ALLOWING REAR SUSPENSION TO DROP TO ROADWAY. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Structure 6,000 mi

MOTORCYCLE FRAME BREAKS, ALLOWING REAR SUSPENSION TO DROP TO ROADWAY. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Suspension 6,000 mi

MOTORCYCLE FRAME BREAKS, ALLOWING REAR SUSPENSION TO DROP TO ROADWAY. *AK

Jul 29, 2003 Structure 6,000 mi

MOTORCYCLE FRAME BREAKS, ALLOWING REAR SUSPENSION TO DROP TO ROADWAY. *AK

Jul 28, 2003 Structure

DISCOVERED A 1/4 CRACK IN THE WELD OF THE RIGHT UPPER CROSS MEMBER LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT. MINE IS JUST ONE OF SEVERAL HONDA GOLDWING FRAMES TO CRACK AND/OR FAIL IN THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. I DO BELIEVE THE CONTINUED STRESS CAUSED BY RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WILL CAUSE THIS CRACK TO ENLARGE AND THE W...

Jul 28, 2003 Structure

DISCOVERED A 1/4 CRACK IN THE WELD OF THE RIGHT UPPER CROSS MEMBER LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT. MINE IS JUST ONE OF SEVERAL HONDA GOLDWING FRAMES TO CRACK AND/OR FAIL IN THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. I DO BELIEVE THE CONTINUED STRESS CAUSED BY RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WILL CAUSE THIS CRACK TO ENLARGE AND THE W...

Jul 25, 2003 Structure 21,345 mi

ROUTINE INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN A WELD OF THE MAIN CROSSMEMBER ON THE FRAME OF THE MOTORCYCLE. FAILURE OF THIS WELD COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.*AK

Jul 25, 2003 Structure 21,345 mi

ROUTINE INSPECTION REVEALED A CRACK IN A WELD OF THE MAIN CROSSMEMBER ON THE FRAME OF THE MOTORCYCLE. FAILURE OF THIS WELD COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.*AK

Jul 20, 2003 Suspension 11,478 mi

HONDA GOLDWING 2003 ,REAR SUSPENSION CRACKES/BREAKS,CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL TO TURN

Jul 20, 2003 Structure 2,000 mi

TRUNK WEAR THAT MAY CREATE A HAZARD TO OTHER DRIVERS. *AK

Jul 20, 2003 Suspension 11,478 mi

HONDA GOLDWING 2003 ,REAR SUSPENSION CRACKES/BREAKS,CAUSING LOSE OF CONTROL TO TURN

Jul 20, 2003 Structure 2,000 mi

TRUNK WEAR THAT MAY CREATE A HAZARD TO OTHER DRIVERS. *AK

Jun 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 600 mi

AFTER 15 MINUTES IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE CYCLE OVERHEATED (THE TEMP GAUGE WAS IN THE RED AREA). THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE AND THE COOLING FAN COULD NOT BE HEARD. *NLM

Jun 27, 2003 Engine And Engine Cooling 600 mi

AFTER 15 MINUTES IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE CYCLE OVERHEATED (THE TEMP GAUGE WAS IN THE RED AREA). THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SIDE AND THE COOLING FAN COULD NOT BE HEARD. *NLM

Jun 19, 2003 Suspension 3,445 mi

ON MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING WITH 3445 MILES AS I STARTED AROUND A 20 MPH CURVE IN ATLAS MI THE FRAME SEPARATED, THE PART OF THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE CENTER STAND AND THE REAR SUSPENSION ALLOWING THE BIKE TO DROP ALMOST TO THE PAVEMENT. THE TIRE WAS STOPPED ONLY BY THE PLASTIC INNER FENDER THAT STARTED...

Jun 19, 2003 Suspension 3,445 mi

ON MY 2003 HONDA GOLDWING WITH 3445 MILES AS I STARTED AROUND A 20 MPH CURVE IN ATLAS MI THE FRAME SEPARATED, THE PART OF THE FRAME THAT HOLDS THE CENTER STAND AND THE REAR SUSPENSION ALLOWING THE BIKE TO DROP ALMOST TO THE PAVEMENT. THE TIRE WAS STOPPED ONLY BY THE PLASTIC INNER FENDER THAT STARTED...

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH OVERHEATS IN THE RED WHERE AT SLOW SPEEDS BETWEEN 15 AND 20 MPH. DT

Nov 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

BOTH OVERHEATS IN THE RED WHERE AT SLOW SPEEDS BETWEEN 15 AND 20 MPH. DT

Oct 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN DRIVING IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR VEHICLE WILL OVERHEAT. *MR

Oct 4, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN DRIVING IN FIRST AND SECOND GEAR VEHICLE WILL OVERHEAT. *MR

Sep 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT DURING SUSTAINED LOW-SPEED OPERATION, SUCH AS SLOW-MOVING TRAFFIC IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. TEMPERATURE GUAGE NEEDLE WILL MOVE ALL THE WAY TO THE RED MARK, UNLESS THE MOTORCYCLE IS EITHER STOPPED OR SPEEDED UP. EVENTUALLY, COOLANT IS EXPELLED ONTO THE GROUND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF...

Sep 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING. WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 10 TO 20 MPH ENGINE OVERHEATS AND EXPENDS COOLANT DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE CAUSING A SERIOUS LOSS OF TRACTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. ADDITIONAL DRIVER DISTRACTIONS ARE CREATED. TS

Sep 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE WILL OVERHEAT DURING SUSTAINED LOW-SPEED OPERATION, SUCH AS SLOW-MOVING TRAFFIC IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE. TEMPERATURE GUAGE NEEDLE WILL MOVE ALL THE WAY TO THE RED MARK, UNLESS THE MOTORCYCLE IS EITHER STOPPED OR SPEEDED UP. EVENTUALLY, COOLANT IS EXPELLED ONTO THE GROUND DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF...

Sep 27, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HONDA GL1800 GOLDWING. WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 10 TO 20 MPH ENGINE OVERHEATS AND EXPENDS COOLANT DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE REAR TIRE CAUSING A SERIOUS LOSS OF TRACTION WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. ADDITIONAL DRIVER DISTRACTIONS ARE CREATED. TS

Sep 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTORCYCLE HAS A TENDENCY TO OVERHEAT WHEN DRIVEN SLOW, IE., IN TRAFFIC OR WHEN GOING THROUGH A CONSTRUCTION AREA. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AS IT TAKES AWAY MY CONCENTRATION TO DRIVE, SINCE I HAVE TO KEEP A CONSTANT EYE ON THE TEMP GAUGE. THIS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE SO FAR, ONCE IN A TRAFFIC JAM, AND T...

Sep 22, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTORCYCLE HAS A TENDENCY TO OVERHEAT WHEN DRIVEN SLOW, IE., IN TRAFFIC OR WHEN GOING THROUGH A CONSTRUCTION AREA. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS, AS IT TAKES AWAY MY CONCENTRATION TO DRIVE, SINCE I HAVE TO KEEP A CONSTANT EYE ON THE TEMP GAUGE. THIS HAPPENED TO ME TWICE SO FAR, ONCE IN A TRAFFIC JAM, AND T...

Sep 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTORCYCLE OVERHEATS IF RIDDEN AT SLOW SPEEDS 100% OF THE TIME - COULD CAUSE COOLANT OVERFLOW WHICH WOULD GET ON REAR WHEEL CAUSING AN UNSAFE CONDITION*AK

Sep 20, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

MOTORCYCLE OVERHEATS IF RIDDEN AT SLOW SPEEDS 100% OF THE TIME - COULD CAUSE COOLANT OVERFLOW WHICH WOULD GET ON REAR WHEEL CAUSING AN UNSAFE CONDITION*AK

Sep 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 10, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Sep 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HONDA COMPLETELY REDESIGNED THE GOLD WING MOTORCYCLE, INCLUDING AN ENTIRELY NEW ENGINE, BEGINNING WITH THE 2001 MODEL. OVERHEATING HAS BEEN A STUBBORN PROBLEM WITH THE 2001, 2002, AND NOW THE 2003. HONDA DENIES THE PROBLEM AND HAS TOLD US TO CONTINUE USING THE MOTORCYCLE REGARDLESS OF READING OF THE...

Sep 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

HONDA COMPLETELY REDESIGNED THE GOLD WING MOTORCYCLE, INCLUDING AN ENTIRELY NEW ENGINE, BEGINNING WITH THE 2001 MODEL. OVERHEATING HAS BEEN A STUBBORN PROBLEM WITH THE 2001, 2002, AND NOW THE 2003. HONDA DENIES THE PROBLEM AND HAS TOLD US TO CONTINUE USING THE MOTORCYCLE REGARDLESS OF READING OF THE...

Sep 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATS AT LOW SPEEDS, COOLANT SPEWS ONTO ROADWAY AND REAR TIRE SLIPS IN THE COOLANT. MUST PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD TO AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE, VERY HAZARDOUS. RADIATOR FANS ARE RUNNING AS DESIGNED DURING OVERHEATING SITUATIONS, OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS FROM 15 TO 25 MPH.*AK

Sep 8, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

ENGINE OVERHEATS AT LOW SPEEDS, COOLANT SPEWS ONTO ROADWAY AND REAR TIRE SLIPS IN THE COOLANT. MUST PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD TO AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE, VERY HAZARDOUS. RADIATOR FANS ARE RUNNING AS DESIGNED DURING OVERHEATING SITUATIONS, OCCURS AT LOW SPEEDS FROM 15 TO 25 MPH.*AK

Aug 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DESIGN OF THE HONDA GOLDWING COOLING SYSTEM FAILS MISERABLY IN HEAVY, SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS FOUND AT CONSTRUCTION SITES, METRO AREAS, PARADES, ETC. IN MY CASES AS THE ENGINE TEMP ROSE TO THE UPPER LIMITS I WAS HEMMED IN BY TRAFFIC AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL. S...

Aug 15, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE DESIGN OF THE HONDA GOLDWING COOLING SYSTEM FAILS MISERABLY IN HEAVY, SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS FOUND AT CONSTRUCTION SITES, METRO AREAS, PARADES, ETC. IN MY CASES AS THE ENGINE TEMP ROSE TO THE UPPER LIMITS I WAS HEMMED IN BY TRAFFIC AND UNABLE TO PULL OVER TO ALLOW THE ENGINE TO COOL. S...

Aug 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS AT LOW SPEED OPERATION, CONCERN OF BOILING OVER, ENGINE FAILURE WHICH WHILE MANUEVERING ON A MOTORCYCLE COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. *AK

Aug 9, 2002 Engine And Engine Cooling

VEHICLE OVERHEATS AT LOW SPEED OPERATION, CONCERN OF BOILING OVER, ENGINE FAILURE WHICH WHILE MANUEVERING ON A MOTORCYCLE COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. *AK