2010 HONDA GL1800 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2010 HONDA GL1800 has 0 complaints and 5 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to braking and airbag components as outlined in the recall data.
There are five recalls affecting this model, which primarily involve braking system malfunctions and airbag inflator defects. These recalls address risks of unexpected braking, brake dragging, fire hazards, and airbag inflator explosions. Some recall repairs include component replacement and system inspections at no cost to owners.
Recalls- Secondary master cylinder (11V567000). Affects 126,000 motorcycles from 2001-2010 and 2012 model years. The rear brake may drag causing unexpected braking and a fire risk from heat buildup. Honda will inspect and replace the part if needed free of charge. Notification began January 6, 2012.
- Passenger floorboard mounts (11E054000). Involves 7,446 units with Kuryakyn aftermarket mounts that may crack and detach. This could cause the passenger floorboard to separate, increasing injury or crash risk. Kuryakyn provides free replacement mount kits. Notification began January 13, 2012.
- Rear brake master cylinder (15V700000). Covers 145,219 motorcycles from 2001-2010 and 2012-2015. The rear brakes may drag, raising crash and fire risks. Dealers will replace both secondary and rear brake master cylinders and flush fluid at no cost. Recall started December 7, 2015. This supersedes recall 14V-472.
- Passenger side airbag inflator (18V045000). Affects 960 motorcycles from 2009-2010 and 2012-2016. The inflator may explode due to propellant degradation under certain climate conditions. This poses a risk of serious injury or death from metal fragments. Honda will replace the airbag module free of charge. Recall began February 9, 2018.
- Airbag inflator module (16V347000). Involves 2,701 motorcycles from 2006-2010 registered in specific states. The inflator may rupture due to propellant degradation after prolonged exposure to humidity and temperature cycling. This can cause serious injury or death. Honda replaces the airbag modules at no cost. Owners were preliminarily notified July 19, 2016.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs or unresolved recall issues related to safety defects may want to consult their state’s lemon law. Legal rights could apply when serious safety concerns persist despite manufacturer efforts.
2010 HONDA GL1800 Summary
2010
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
5
Total Recalls
282326
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2010 HONDA GL1800
960 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 HONDA GL1800
2701 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS
Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Honda GL 1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured May 10, 2007, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Motorcycles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These motorcycles are equipped with an air bag inflator assembled as part of the air bag module, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 HONDA GL1800
145219 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
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.
Risk: 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.
2010 HONDA GL1800
7446 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
KURYAKYN IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MOUNTS, PART NUMBER 607005, SOLD AND INSTALLED FOR USE ON 2001-2012 HONDA GL 1800 (GOLDWING) MOTORCYCLES. THIS MOUNT WAS SOLD ON KURYAKYN 'TRANSFORMER' PASSENGER FLOORBOARD SETS, PART NUMBER 7005 FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2008, TO PRESENT. THE FLOORBOARD MOUNT MAY CRACK AND BREAK FREE FROM THE MOUNTING BOLTS THAT SECURE THE MOUNT TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Risk: THE PASSENGER FLOORBOARD MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR A CRASH.
2010 HONDA GL1800
126000 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2010, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINED BRAKING SYSTEM'S SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO DRAG.
Risk: UNEXPECTED BRAKING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH, AND RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING MAY GENERATE ENOUGH HEAT TO CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE TO CATCH FIRE.
Complaints
No complaints found.