Honda GL1800 2018 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin GL1800#1Feb.2019 · NHTSA communication 10153891 · issued Feb 21, 2019
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Steering
component
2018
model years
1
vehicle entries
Official summary
Service Bulletin - If a customer complains of loose handlebars (up and down movement) on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper installation of the steering stem nut at the factory. If the steering stem nut becomes loose, the handlebars can move up and down (Please note: front to rear handle- bar movement is normal). A video providing instructions how to inspect the handlebars for loose- ness, inspect the steering stem (if needed), and replace the steering stem (if needed) can be found under the Reference Material section in this service bulletin. Written instructions can be found u
Vehicles covered
What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.