2016 HONDA GL1800 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HONDA GL1800
The 2016 HONDA GL1800 has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (3 complaints), Service Brakes (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 HONDA GL1800
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 HONDA GL1800, potentially affecting up to 960 vehicles.
Recall 18V045000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 960 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 HONDA GL1800
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HONDA GL1800. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Honda GL1800. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the rear brakes locked up, causing the motorcycle to abruptly stop. The contact pushed the motorcycle to a nearby parking lot and pumped the brake pedal several times until the brakes released. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but not diagnosed. The motorcycle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 1,502.
Motorcycle stumbles and hesitates during engine warmup. Problem creates a hazard situation if this happens in traffic. If you apply throttle before engine is at operating temperature while leaving a street light, stop sign or in traffic the motorcycle stumbles and hesitates. This situation can cause the vehicle behind the motorcycle to overrun the motorcycle cause an accident resulting in injury or even death.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA GOLD WING GL1800 MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DEPRESSING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, WHEN HE RELEASED THE BRAKE PEDAL HOWEVER, THE BRAKES CEASED AND THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUED BRAKING AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V700000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC), HOWEVER THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO LOCAL DEALER CYCLE CITY POWER SPORTS LOCATED AT 66 MILLARD FARMER INDUSTRIAL BLVD, NEWNAN, GA 30263, (855) 894-5973, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH NEEDING SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. ## VIN PASSED ## HONDA 2016 MOTORCYCLE GOLD WING AUDIO/COMFORT ##
WITH BIKE IN GEAR, SIDE STAND DOWN, KILL SWITCH IN KILL POSITION, AND NO KEY IN IGNITION, WHILE REPLACING THE BATTERY THE ENGINE STARTED AND THE BIKE ENGINE ENGAGED AND ROLLED FORWARD CAUSING IT TO FALL ON TOP OF ME, AND DAMAGING THE SADDLE BAG WHICH WAS LEFT OPEN BECAUSE THE COVER TO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT NOW IS ATTACHED INSIDE THE SADDLE BAG. HONDA IS BLAMING LIGHTS INSTALLED BY THE DEALER FOR BURNING OUT THE RELAY TO THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION. THUS, BYPASSING THE NORMAL MECHANISM TO PREVENT THE BIKE FROM ENGAGING . THIS CONSTITUTES A SYSTEM DESIGN FLAW IF THE BIKE CAN START AND ENGAGE A GEAR WITH ALL OF THE SAFETY FEATURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT THIS IN PLACE. DURING THIS PROCEDURE THE BIKE WAS STATIONARY ON A LEVEL GARAGE FLOOR
WITH BIKE IN GEAR, SIDE STAND DOWN, KILL SWITCH IN KILL POSITION, AND NO KEY IN IGNITION, WHILE REPLACING THE BATTERY THE ENGINE STARTED AND THE BIKE ENGINE ENGAGED AND ROLLED FORWARD CAUSING IT TO FALL ON TOP OF ME, AND DAMAGING THE SADDLE BAG WHICH WAS LEFT OPEN BECAUSE THE COVER TO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT NOW IS ATTACHED INSIDE THE SADDLE BAG. HONDA IS BLAMING LIGHTS INSTALLED BY THE DEALER FOR BURNING OUT THE RELAY TO THE IGNITION IN THE ON POSITION. THUS, BYPASSING THE NORMAL MECHANISM TO PREVENT THE BIKE FROM ENGAGING . THIS CONSTITUTES A SYSTEM DESIGN FLAW IF THE BIKE CAN START AND ENGAGE A GEAR WITH ALL OF THE SAFETY FEATURES DESIGNED TO PREVENT THIS IN PLACE. DURING THIS PROCEDURE THE BIKE WAS STATIONARY ON A LEVEL GARAGE FLOOR
Safety Rating for the 2016 HONDA GL1800
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 HONDA GL1800 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HONDA GL1800
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 HONDA GL1800. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MCGL1800 - #28 - June 202 — WHEELS
Service Bulletin - Honda has sourced a new supplier for the 2009 ~ 2017 GL1800 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The new TPMS supplier parts are not compatible (will not communicate) with the original equipment parts. Therefore, if the original TPMS sensor/valve or receiver requires replacement, it will require the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HONDA GL1800
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA GL1800
- 2011 HONDA GL1800 — 0 complaints
- 2012 HONDA GL1800 — 49 complaints
- 2013 HONDA GL1800 — 16 complaints
- 2014 HONDA GL1800 — 9 complaints
- 2015 HONDA GL1800 — 8 complaints
- 2016 HONDA GL1800 (current)
- 2018 HONDA GL1800 — 46 complaints
- 2019 HONDA GL1800 — 10 complaints
- 2020 HONDA GL1800 — 3 complaints
- 2021 HONDA GL1800 — 13 complaints
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