The 2001 Honda Gl1800a has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 180,138 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC15V7000002015-10-23145,219 affected
Defect
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 may drag after the brakes are released.
Consequence
A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This…
STRUCTURE05V0270002005-01-3134,919 affected
Defect
ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN FRAME WELDS DO NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH LOADS CREATED WHEN RIDING ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES OR THROUGH POTHOLES CAN CAUSE THE AFFECTED WELDS TO CRACK.
Consequence
THE WELDED AREA COULD BREAK, RESULTING IN REAR SUSPENSION COLLAPSE OR LOWER CROSS MEMBER SEPARATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINFORCE THE WELDS ON 2001-2002 MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. ON 2003-2004 MOTORCYCLES, THE UNITS WILL BE REPAIRED, NO INSPECTION WILL BE NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
4
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
3
2crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
1
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
SUSPENSION
1
TIRES:BEAD
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
Total complaints15
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda gl1800a motorcycle. While driving 40 mph, he noticed that the speedometer would not increase beyond 40 mph until he touched the screen. The dealer was stated that they could not replace the part without permission from honda. He contact is concerned about the…”
“I submitted an earlier compliant #10237793. This described a frame crack is on the left side of the frame. Today, I found a second frame crack in the exact same location but, on the opposite side(right) of the frame. The crack originates in a weld area & migrates into the frame tubing. Both…”
“I discovered the frame on my 2001 honda gl1800a is cracked. Its location is the left lower tube that is below the battery box. This particular crack situation has been experienced by many cqnsumers.this crack was not described in the last honda motorcycle frame crack recall.”
“I discovered frame cracks on my 2001 honda goldwing gl 1800, on 16 april, 2008. The frame cracks are located below the passenger foot rest on both left and right side. The crack begins in a weld and descends into the frame. I contacted american honda on 16 april to seek guidance and was instructed…”
“Tire losing air between tire and rim. 6 to 8 psi in a day. Multiple leaks around tire and wheel on both sides of tire. Checked for proper seating on rim. Ok. Reset tire on rim. Still leaks. Rim is in good condition. *jb”
“Dt*: the contact stated the speedometer sticks. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the speedometer needed to be replaced. *ak”
“Rear suspension not setting in full range. Was replaced once by honda warranty 2-2-05 and am now being told that the same symptoms are now considered normal. Have lost over 25% of suspension adj range. Honda now refuses to cover under warranty. *jb”
“The anti-drive system is mal-functioning & hydraulically locking the left front fork shock. This is allows the shock to over pressure & fail the sealing lip seal. The oil then is pumped out during the shock operation & the oil is covering the front brakes & tires. This creates a loss of traction…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2001 Honda Gl1800a as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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