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Honda GL1800 Gold Wing Software Error May Stall Engine

NHTSA campaign 22V449000 · Reported Jun 23, 2022 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V449000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 23, 2022
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:engine Control Module (ecu/ecm):software
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Honda is recalling certain GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles with manual transmissions because of a software error affecting engine ignition timing in the engine control unit, or ECU. This timing error may reduce how well the engine performs. As a result of the reduced performance, the engine can stall while the motorcycle is being ridden. The problem lies in the software that manages ignition timing for the engine on these manual-transmission Gold Wing motorcycles.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your motorcycle is included.
2. Contact a Honda dealer to schedule the free ECU software update; Honda customer service is 1-866-784-1870.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V449000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2020 Honda GL1800
2021 Honda GL1800
2022 Honda GL1800

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Honda Engine Recalls Cover Stalling, Oil Leaks and Rear Wheel Lockup · all 11 Honda recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. An ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ECU) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall.
Safety risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.