The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V449000·Announced 2023-11-06

Honda GL1800 motorcycles recalled for engine stall software defect

Honda is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles with manual transmissions due to a software error that may cause engine stalls. Engine stalls while riding can increase the risk of crashes.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm vehicle recall where a confirmed software defect can cause engine stalls while riding, increasing crash risk. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Honda is recalling approximately 1,740 certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. The recall addresses an ignition timing software error in the engine control unit (ECU).

The software error may reduce engine performance and cause the engine to stall while the motorcycle is in operation. An engine stall while riding can increase the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact their Honda dealer or American Honda Motor Co. customer service at 1-866-784-1870 to schedule a free ECU software update. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 28, 2022.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information. The NHTSA campaign number is 22V449000.

The recalled product

Product
2021 HONDA GL1800
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle / Engine Control
Hazard
  • engine-stall
  • software-error
  • crash-risk
Affected units
1,740

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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