2001 HONDA GL1800 Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2001 Honda GL1800 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a brake system defect where the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder can cause the rear brake to drag, creating unexpected braking that affects stability and generating enough heat to ignite the rear brake. Two electrical recalls affect certain GL1800A models: the engine stop switch can shut the engine off without warning, and a crankshaft pulse rotor can fail and cause the engine to stall, both of which leave the rider without power at an unexpected moment. There is also a structural concern where frame welds can crack under the stress of rough roads or potholes and, in the worst case, break entirely, causing the rear suspension to collapse or a lower cross member to separate from the frame.