The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24V820000·Announced 2026-07-10

[pending] 2018 HONDA GL1800

Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V820000.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Pending LLM scoring against the rubric.

Plain-English 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.

An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

The recalled product

Product
2018 HONDA GL1800
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
Affected units
18,196

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • GL1800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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