Honda Motorcycles GL1800 Goldwing recall: GL1800 Primary Drive Gear Tightening Bolt Broken
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On affected vehicles the primary drive gear bolt may fail causing a loss of the ignition signal resulting in an engine stall.
- What to do
- Contact a Honda Motorcycles dealer to book the free repair. Install a revised primary drive gear tightening bolt with greater strength.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On affected vehicles the primary drive gear bolt may fail causing a loss of the ignition signal resulting in an engine stall.
The fix
Install a revised primary drive gear tightening bolt with greater strength.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL1800 Goldwing | 5 Dec 2017 | 1 Jul 2021 | 738 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 17 February 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.