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Honda GL1800 Goldwing Primary Drive Gear Bolt May Break

NHTSA campaign 24V820000 · Reported Oct 31, 2024 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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An engine stall combined with a locked rear wheel while riding raises the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	24V820000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 31, 2024
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:hard Parts Internal/mechanical
Vehicles covered	4 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2021
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2018 to 2021 Honda GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles have a bolt that secures the primary drive gear to the crankshaft. Over time, this bolt can break. If it breaks, the engine may stall while you are riding, and the rear wheel can lock up. An engine stall and a locked rear wheel happening together is a significant mechanical problem while the motorcycle is in motion.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your motorcycle is included.
2. Contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 to schedule the bolt replacement.
3. The repair is free.

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 24V820000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (4)

2018 Honda GL1800
2019 Honda GL1800
2020 Honda GL1800
2021 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:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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.
Safety risk: 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.

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