1997 HONDA GL1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 HONDA GL1500
The 1997 HONDA GL1500 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemstarter Assembly (1 complaint), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Interior Lighting (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 HONDA GL1500
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 HONDA GL1500, potentially affecting up to 3,540 vehicles.
Recall 96V213000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 3,540 vehicles affected
Defect: THE METAL STAY OR RUBBER SUPPORT FOR THE REAR TURN SIGNAL CAN FALL CAUSING THE REAR TURN SIGNAL LIGHT TO BE OUT-OF-POSITION.
Consequence: VEHICLES FOLLOWING MAY NOT NOTICE THE TURN SIGNAL INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE METAL STAY AND RUBBER SUPPORTS OF THE REAR TURN SIGNAL.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 HONDA GL1500
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 HONDA GL1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemstarter Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE STARTER AND ENGINE STAYED ON AT THE SAME TIME. ENGINE FAILED TO SHUT DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO JERK FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE STARTER AND ENGINE STAYED ON AT THE SAME TIME. ENGINE FAILED TO SHUT DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO JERK FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
TIRE DELAMINATED DURING NORMAL WEAR AND USE, REFUSED BY DEALER TO ADMIT DEFECT. SAID DUNLOP WOULD NOT WARRANTY TIRE, NO REPLACEMENT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16X180 )
GLARE FROM SUNLIGHT DURING DAWN/DUSK MAKES READING INSTRUMENTS IMPOSSIBLE. *AK
RIGHT FOOT BRAKE IS SOME WHAT ACKWARD POSITION. YOU MUST ROTATE YOUR FOR YOUR ANKLE TO ITS FULLEST DOWNWARD POSITION IN ORDER TO GET PROPER BRAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
Safety Rating for the 1997 HONDA GL1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 HONDA GL1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 HONDA GL1500
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1997 HONDA GL1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
GL1500 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
MOTORCYCLE OWNERS MAY COMPLAIN OF POOR RADIO PERFORMANCE. *YC
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 HONDA GL1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA GL1500
- 1992 HONDA GL1500 — 1 complaint
- 1994 HONDA GL1500 — 4 complaints
- 1995 HONDA GL1500 — 3 complaints
- 1996 HONDA GL1500 — 8 complaints
- 1997 HONDA GL1500 (current)
- 1998 HONDA GL1500 — 2 complaints
- 1999 HONDA GL1500 — 8 complaints
- 2000 HONDA GL1500 — 4 complaints
- 2001 HONDA GL1500 — 9 complaints
- 2002 HONDA GL1500 — 2 complaints
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