Vehicle recall 03V350000 · September 26, 2003
Honda GL1800 and GL1800A
On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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 reinforce the welds on all frames. Owner notification began during October 2003. Owners should contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.
- Notes
- Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V350000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 26, 2003
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- October 3, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,196
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda GL1800 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Honda GL1800A (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
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