The 2020 Honda GL1800 has 4 recalls, the most serious being a crankshaft bolt that can break and lock up the rear wheel without warning, creating a significant crash risk.
Three other recalls each involve engine stall conditions. A fuel pump impeller can deform and cause the engine to cut out while riding. On manual transmission models, two separate ECU software issues can also cause the engine to stall: one triggered when pulling in the clutch lever in second gear or higher with the throttle closed, and another tied to an ignition timing error that reduces engine performance before the engine dies. Prior software repair attempts did not fully resolve the stall issue, which is why multiple software-related recalls exist for this model.
At a glance
What can fail
The bolt securing the primary drive gear to the crankshaft can break, causing the engine to stall and the rear wheel to lock up.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, causing them to deform and fail, which stops fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module at no charge.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The engine control unit has incorrect programming that may cause the engine to stall when you pull in the clutch lever with the transmission in 2nd gear or higher and the throttle closed.
What the fix does
Honda will mail you instructions to take your motorcycle to a dealership where technicians will update the engine control unit software.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
A software error in the engine control unit may cause incorrect ignition timing, reducing engine performance and potentially causing the engine to stall.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control unit software at no cost to correct the ignition timing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
