2002 Honda GL1800 structure problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Honda GL1800 — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda gl1800 (goldwing) motorcycle. The contact stated that there was a crack on the right side of the frame where an aluminum tube entered into the mainframe. The dealer (fred cummings motorsports, 2211 chester ave, bakersfield, ca 93301, (661) 324-9695) stated there…”
filed Apr 26, 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda goldwing. While driving 65 mph, the consumer struck a small object in the road and a pop was heard. The dealer diagnosed that the welds fractured in several different places and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not included in nhtsa campaign number…”
filed Nov 16, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN FRAME WELDS DO NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONSCampaign 05V027000 · Jan 31, 2005
- ON SOME MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN FRAME WELDS DO NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONSCampaign 03V350000 · Sep 26, 2003
Structure problems in other GL1800 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 GL1800 | 1 | 3% |
| 2010 GL1800 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 GL1800 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 GL1800 | 1 | 5% |
| 2003 GL1800 | 54 | 53% |
| 2001 GL1800 | 6 | 7% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Honda GL1800
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.