The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·24V820000·Announced 2024-10-31

Honda Goldwing crankshaft bolt can break locking the rear wheel

Honda is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles because the primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, causing an engine stall and locking the rear wheel.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: a fractured crankshaft bolt is a structural engine failure, and the source states it can stall the engine and lock the rear wheel of a motorcycle.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. About 18,196 units are potentially affected.

The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.

NHTSA states that an engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870, referencing recall number KQ9, 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 — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
18,196

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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