Vehicle recall 24V820000 · October 31, 2024
2018-2021 Honda GL1800
The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel.
- Consequence
- An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 30, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KQ9.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24V820000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 31, 2024
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- KQ9
- Owner notification
- December 30, 2024
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 18,196
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
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 (2018-2021): 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018
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