The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V567000·Announced 2011-12-01

Honda Recalls GL1800 Goldwing Motorcycles for Rear Brake Drag Risk

Honda is recalling 2001-2010 and 2012 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles because the rear brake may drag, increasing crash risk or causing a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (braking system) with explicit potential for fire and crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect in the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder, which may cause the rear brake to drag under certain conditions.

Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on January 6, 2012. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA GL1800
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
126,000

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GL1800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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