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Active Recalls (5)

18V045000 Jan 9, 2018 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that...

16V347000 May 24, 2016 AIR BAGS

Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in...

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 ...

Complaints

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Oct 11, 2023 Engine

Many Honda Goldwings are known to have what owners call a stumble in engine performance which happens as the engine temperature is warming up. This does not happen when the engine is still cold, or once the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This stumble becomes a safety problem when opera...

Oct 11, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Many Honda Goldwings are known to have what owners call a stumble in engine performance which happens as the engine temperature is warming up. This does not happen when the engine is still cold, or once the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This stumble becomes a safety problem when opera...

Oct 11, 2023 Engine

Many Honda Goldwings are known to have what owners call a stumble in engine performance which happens as the engine temperature is warming up. This does not happen when the engine is still cold, or once the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This stumble becomes a safety problem when opera...

Oct 11, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

Many Honda Goldwings are known to have what owners call a stumble in engine performance which happens as the engine temperature is warming up. This does not happen when the engine is still cold, or once the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This stumble becomes a safety problem when opera...

Jun 28, 2022 Tires

Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tire 130/70R18. While driving on a California highway at 70 mph, I experienced a noticeable vibration in my handlebars. Thinking I may have a tire anomaly, I reduced speed and looked for a roadside area where I could stop the motorcycle and inspect the wheels and tires...

Jun 28, 2022 Tires

Avon Cobra Chrome motorcycle tire 130/70R18. While driving on a California highway at 70 mph, I experienced a noticeable vibration in my handlebars. Thinking I may have a tire anomaly, I reduced speed and looked for a roadside area where I could stop the motorcycle and inspect the wheels and tires...

Oct 29, 2018 Service Brakes 13,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC CYCLE & POWER DEALER (4580 CRAIN HWY, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695, (301) 392-1770) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND...

Oct 29, 2018 Service Brakes 13,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO ENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ATLANTIC CYCLE & POWER DEALER (4580 CRAIN HWY, WHITE PLAINS, MD 20695, (301) 392-1770) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER FAILED AND...

Aug 10, 2016 Service Brakes 12,000 mi

AT 35 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR, I COULD NOT ACCELERATE TO 45. ENGINE SOUNDED STRAINED AND I SMELLED BURNING SMELL. MY HAND BRAKE BECAME LOCKED OPEN WITHOUT ANY ABILITY TO PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKES. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND WAS STRANDED IN LEFT TURN LANE. I KNEW FROM PREVIOUS RE-CALL NOTICE THAT THE BRAKES ...

Aug 10, 2016 Service Brakes 12,000 mi

AT 35 TO 40 MILES PER HOUR, I COULD NOT ACCELERATE TO 45. ENGINE SOUNDED STRAINED AND I SMELLED BURNING SMELL. MY HAND BRAKE BECAME LOCKED OPEN WITHOUT ANY ABILITY TO PRESS DOWN ON THE BRAKES. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND WAS STRANDED IN LEFT TURN LANE. I KNEW FROM PREVIOUS RE-CALL NOTICE THAT THE BRAKES ...

Mar 25, 2016 Power Train 13,500 mi

THREE MONTHS AGO I BOUGHT A 2010 GOLDWING WITH ONLY 11,000 MILES ON IT. RODE IT FOR A MONTH AND THE TRANSMMISON GOING INTO 5TH GEAR IS SLIPPING. TAKING IT TO HONDA AND THEY HAVE DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THEY HAVE AGREED TO PAY FOR THE PARTS. WHICH THE LABOR IS CRAZY AND COST...

Mar 25, 2016 Power Train 13,500 mi

THREE MONTHS AGO I BOUGHT A 2010 GOLDWING WITH ONLY 11,000 MILES ON IT. RODE IT FOR A MONTH AND THE TRANSMMISON GOING INTO 5TH GEAR IS SLIPPING. TAKING IT TO HONDA AND THEY HAVE DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THEY HAVE AGREED TO PAY FOR THE PARTS. WHICH THE LABOR IS CRAZY AND COST...

Mar 4, 2016 Power Train 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLD WING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS INDEPENDENTLY, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD BENT SHIFTER FORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Mar 4, 2016 Power Train 9,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLD WING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED GEARS INDEPENDENTLY, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT TRANSMISSION HAD BENT SHIFTER FORK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC...

Jul 16, 2015 Service Brakes 8,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, BUT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED AND THE MOTORCYCLE SKIDDED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND GAVE INSTRUCTIONS TO REP...

Jul 16, 2015 Service Brakes 8,200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES, BUT THE REAR BRAKES FAILED AND THE MOTORCYCLE SKIDDED. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD AND SHUT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND GAVE INSTRUCTIONS TO REP...

May 1, 2015 Service Brakes 1,250 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER, THE BRAKE ROTOR AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. T...

May 1, 2015 Service Brakes 1,250 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER, THE BRAKE ROTOR AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. T...

Nov 6, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 15,000 mi

SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, REAR BRAKE WAS APPLIED LIGHTLY. REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP, SLIDING REAR TIRE , CAUSING WRECK. I WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL, WHERE I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE BROKEN BONES (RIBS, SHOULDER, LEFT ANKLE, OTHERS). TWO WEEKS IN GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, REHAB, TWO MONTHS IN ...

Nov 6, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 15,000 mi

SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, REAR BRAKE WAS APPLIED LIGHTLY. REAR BRAKE LOCKED UP, SLIDING REAR TIRE , CAUSING WRECK. I WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL, WHERE I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE BROKEN BONES (RIBS, SHOULDER, LEFT ANKLE, OTHERS). TWO WEEKS IN GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM, REHAB, TWO MONTHS IN ...

Sep 23, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED AN AMPUTATION OF THE LEFT LEG THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A...

Sep 23, 2014 Service Brakes Crash 1,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A GUARDRAIL. THE CONTACT SUFFERED AN AMPUTATION OF THE LEFT LEG THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A...

Jul 15, 2014 Steering 2,200 mi

HANDLE BARS WILL START TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN GOING INTO A TURN OR JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD. IT WILL STOP AFTER THE TURN OR I JUST PUT A TIGHTER GRIP ON THE HANDLE BARS. IT CAN FEEL LIKE THE MOTORCYCLE IS GOING OUT OF CONTROL. I HAVE TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS ...

Jul 15, 2014 Steering 2,200 mi

HANDLE BARS WILL START TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN GOING INTO A TURN OR JUST GOING DOWN THE ROAD. IT WILL STOP AFTER THE TURN OR I JUST PUT A TIGHTER GRIP ON THE HANDLE BARS. IT CAN FEEL LIKE THE MOTORCYCLE IS GOING OUT OF CONTROL. I HAVE TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS ...

Jun 17, 2014 Electrical System 1,500 mi

WITHIN THE FIRST MONTHS OF RIDING, I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MULTI FUNCTIONING DISPLAY (MFD) THE DISPLAY GOES BLANK AT START UP AND AT TRAVELING SPEEDS. LOSING ALL DATA OF MILEAGE, GPS DIRECTIONS, RADIO FUNCTION. I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEMS SEVERAL TIMES, TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. THEY H...

Jun 17, 2014 Electrical System 1,500 mi

WITHIN THE FIRST MONTHS OF RIDING, I BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MULTI FUNCTIONING DISPLAY (MFD) THE DISPLAY GOES BLANK AT START UP AND AT TRAVELING SPEEDS. LOSING ALL DATA OF MILEAGE, GPS DIRECTIONS, RADIO FUNCTION. I HAVE REPORTED THE PROBLEMS SEVERAL TIMES, TO THE SERVICE MANAGER. THEY H...

Dec 3, 2013 Service Brakes 8,032 mi

SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION I TOOK MY BIKE IN TO HAVE A FRONT TIRE PUT ON AND FOUND OUT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE WORN OUT [PREMATURELY] THERE WAS A RECALL DONE ON THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER AND SUPPOSEDLY CHECKED GOOD PREVIOUSLY. I THINK THE RECALLED ITEM IS BAD AND HAS BEEN BAD ...

Dec 3, 2013 Service Brakes 8,032 mi

SAFETY ISSUE AND NEEDS IMMEDIATE ATTENTION I TOOK MY BIKE IN TO HAVE A FRONT TIRE PUT ON AND FOUND OUT THE FRONT BRAKE PADS WERE WORN OUT [PREMATURELY] THERE WAS A RECALL DONE ON THE SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER AND SUPPOSEDLY CHECKED GOOD PREVIOUSLY. I THINK THE RECALLED ITEM IS BAD AND HAS BEEN BAD ...

Nov 1, 2013 Suspension 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE WITH 5,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE HEARD A STRANGE NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CON...

Nov 1, 2013 Structure 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE WITH 5,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE HEARD A STRANGE NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CON...

Nov 1, 2013 Suspension 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE WITH 5,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE HEARD A STRANGE NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CON...

Nov 1, 2013 Structure 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE WITH 5,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS HE HEARD A STRANGE NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED SEVERAL TIMES BY THE DEALER BUT THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CON...

Oct 31, 2013 Service Brakes 11,760 mi

AT THE GAS STATION THE BRAKES BLOCKED . THE MANUFACTURER HONDA ISSUED A RECALL IN 2012 . I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER AFTER CHECKING IT I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED . BETWEEN THE RECALL AND THE PROBLEM THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REVISED TWICE FOR 8000 AND 12000 MILES. DURING THESE REVISIONS THE...

Oct 31, 2013 Service Brakes 11,760 mi

AT THE GAS STATION THE BRAKES BLOCKED . THE MANUFACTURER HONDA ISSUED A RECALL IN 2012 . I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER AFTER CHECKING IT I WAS TOLD THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED . BETWEEN THE RECALL AND THE PROBLEM THE MOTORCYCLE WAS REVISED TWICE FOR 8000 AND 12000 MILES. DURING THESE REVISIONS THE...

Oct 21, 2012 Steering 8,191 mi

THE CYCLE HAS A FRONT END WOBBLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35-45. IT REQUIRES THAT BOTH HANDS ARE KEPT ON THE HANDLEBARS TO AVOID A CRASH. IF I LET GO WITH ONE HAND THE WOBBLE INCREASES. I THINK THE WOBBLE INCREASES THE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRE AND CAN ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO DAMAGE OF OTHER ITEMS. IT IS ALWAY...

Oct 21, 2012 Steering 8,191 mi

THE CYCLE HAS A FRONT END WOBBLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35-45. IT REQUIRES THAT BOTH HANDS ARE KEPT ON THE HANDLEBARS TO AVOID A CRASH. IF I LET GO WITH ONE HAND THE WOBBLE INCREASES. I THINK THE WOBBLE INCREASES THE WEAR ON THE FRONT TIRE AND CAN ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO DAMAGE OF OTHER ITEMS. IT IS ALWAY...

Aug 16, 2012 Service Brakes 20,259 mi

WHEN I APPLIED REAR BRAKE, I COULD FEEL A RAPID VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT VIBRATED THE ENTIRE BIKE. THE FAIRING RATTLED FROM THE VIBRATION. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON MY 2008 GOLDWING AND IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE 2010 GOLDWING UNTIL AFTER THEY DID THE RECALL ON THE BRAKES. AFTER THE RECALL IT STA...

Aug 16, 2012 Service Brakes 20,259 mi

WHEN I APPLIED REAR BRAKE, I COULD FEEL A RAPID VIBRATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. IT VIBRATED THE ENTIRE BIKE. THE FAIRING RATTLED FROM THE VIBRATION. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN ON MY 2008 GOLDWING AND IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE 2010 GOLDWING UNTIL AFTER THEY DID THE RECALL ON THE BRAKES. AFTER THE RECALL IT STA...

May 15, 2012 Steering 4,000 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY UPON DECELERATION FROM ABOUT 40 MPH DOWN. AFTER CHECK WITH HONDA THEY ADVISED IT COULD BE A TIRE PROBLEM. THEY ACTED AS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. A CHECK WITH OTHERS WHO OWN GL1800'S STATE THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH...

May 15, 2012 Tires 4,000 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY UPON DECELERATION FROM ABOUT 40 MPH DOWN. AFTER CHECK WITH HONDA THEY ADVISED IT COULD BE A TIRE PROBLEM. THEY ACTED AS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. A CHECK WITH OTHERS WHO OWN GL1800'S STATE THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH...

May 15, 2012 Steering 4,000 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY UPON DECELERATION FROM ABOUT 40 MPH DOWN. AFTER CHECK WITH HONDA THEY ADVISED IT COULD BE A TIRE PROBLEM. THEY ACTED AS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. A CHECK WITH OTHERS WHO OWN GL1800'S STATE THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH...

May 15, 2012 Tires 4,000 mi

THE MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBARS SHOOK VIOLENTLY UPON DECELERATION FROM ABOUT 40 MPH DOWN. AFTER CHECK WITH HONDA THEY ADVISED IT COULD BE A TIRE PROBLEM. THEY ACTED AS THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS PROBLEM. A CHECK WITH OTHERS WHO OWN GL1800'S STATE THIS IS A WELL KNOWN AND WELL DOCUMENTED PROBLEM WITH...

Apr 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Air 16,050 mi

MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR RECALL INSPECTION FOR THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDER. DEALER PERFORMED INSPECTION AND INFORMED ME THAT THE MOTORCYCLE PASSED INSPECTION AND COULD BE PICKED UP. APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AFTER DEPARTING THE DEALERSHIP THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN FEELING SLUGGISH AND I PULLE...

Apr 19, 2012 Service Brakes, Air 16,050 mi

MOTORCYCLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER FOR RECALL INSPECTION FOR THE REAR BRAKE CYLINDER. DEALER PERFORMED INSPECTION AND INFORMED ME THAT THE MOTORCYCLE PASSED INSPECTION AND COULD BE PICKED UP. APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE AFTER DEPARTING THE DEALERSHIP THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN FEELING SLUGGISH AND I PULLE...

Mar 16, 2012 Power Train 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND THE CONTACT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED BACK INTO THE CORRECT GEAR AFTER A FEW SECONDS. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE FAILURE WAS NOT D...

Mar 16, 2012 Power Train 5,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLDWING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND THE CONTACT ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SHIFTED BACK INTO THE CORRECT GEAR AFTER A FEW SECONDS. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE FAILURE WAS NOT D...

Mar 2, 2012 Power Train 4,092 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON I-95 NORTHBOUND JUST NORTH OF EXIT 121 IN 5TH GEAR, I EXPERIENCED AN UNEXPECTED AND ALARMING ENGINE RPM CHANGE, CAUSING ME TO DIVERT MY ATTENTION FROM THE ROADWAY AHEAD TO MY INSTRUMENT PANEL IN AN EFFORT TO DETERMINE WHAT HAD OCCURRED. FORTUNATELY, I HAVE AN AFTERMARKET...

Mar 2, 2012 Power Train 4,092 mi

WHILE TRAVELING AT 70 MPH ON I-95 NORTHBOUND JUST NORTH OF EXIT 121 IN 5TH GEAR, I EXPERIENCED AN UNEXPECTED AND ALARMING ENGINE RPM CHANGE, CAUSING ME TO DIVERT MY ATTENTION FROM THE ROADWAY AHEAD TO MY INSTRUMENT PANEL IN AN EFFORT TO DETERMINE WHAT HAD OCCURRED. FORTUNATELY, I HAVE AN AFTERMARKET...

Feb 27, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 5,000 mi

I HAD DRIVEN A COUPLE MILES, CAME TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. I RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE TO NEUTRAL AND WAITED FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, WENT TO TAKE OFF, THROTTLED AND EASED OUT ON THE CLUTCH. THE BIKE DID NOT RESPOND AS I LET OUT ON THE C...

Feb 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 5,000 mi

I HAD DRIVEN A COUPLE MILES, CAME TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. I RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE TO NEUTRAL AND WAITED FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, WENT TO TAKE OFF, THROTTLED AND EASED OUT ON THE CLUTCH. THE BIKE DID NOT RESPOND AS I LET OUT ON THE C...

Feb 27, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 5,000 mi

I HAD DRIVEN A COUPLE MILES, CAME TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. I RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE TO NEUTRAL AND WAITED FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, WENT TO TAKE OFF, THROTTLED AND EASED OUT ON THE CLUTCH. THE BIKE DID NOT RESPOND AS I LET OUT ON THE C...

Feb 27, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 5,000 mi

I HAD DRIVEN A COUPLE MILES, CAME TO A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT AND STOPPED. I RETURNED THE MOTORCYCLE TO NEUTRAL AND WAITED FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE. WHEN THE LIGHT CHANGED, I SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, WENT TO TAKE OFF, THROTTLED AND EASED OUT ON THE CLUTCH. THE BIKE DID NOT RESPOND AS I LET OUT ON THE C...

Jun 2, 2011 Steering 700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLD WING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE GRIP BECAME VERY HOT TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONTACT COULD NO LONGER DRIVE IT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED NUMEROUS DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. T...

Jun 2, 2011 Steering 700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HONDA GOLD WING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE GRIP BECAME VERY HOT TO THE POINT WHERE THE CONTACT COULD NO LONGER DRIVE IT. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED NUMEROUS DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT HAVE NOT IDENTIFIED THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM. T...

May 27, 2011 Exterior Lighting 40 mi

THE TURN SIGNALS TURN OFF WHILE MOVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. *TR

May 27, 2011 Exterior Lighting 40 mi

THE TURN SIGNALS TURN OFF WHILE MOVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE. *TR