GL1800 recall...

[ST1100Y]

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[bdalameda]

The recall affects 2018 to 2021 GL1800 both DCT and manual. The UBS bolt on the crankshafts break. Due to material or heat treating issues. This has been known for a couple of years at least. It is not too difficult to replace this bolt if it has not failed - it is a bit time consuming though. If the bolt fails it can do extreme damage to the engine and the engine will have to be removed to do a major repair or engine swap. It is a fairly rare occurrence and many Goldwings have no issues even going into the hundreds of thousands of miles. Honda is sending all owners information on this recall by the first week of January.

 

[ST-venture]

It is a fairly rare occurrence and many Goldwings have no issues even going into the hundreds of thousands of miles. Honda is sending all owners information on this recall by the first week of January.

Exactly, my 2018 has 108K miles with no problems (Yet).

 

[dduelin]

As of October 2024 Honda has addressed 51 UBS bolt claims in a pool of 18,196 motorcycles.

 

[bdalameda]

As of October 2024 Honda has addressed 51 UBS bolt claims in a pool of 18,196 motorcycles.

So less than a .003 chance of having this happen. Honda must be concerned about a potential liability issue if the wheel locks up if this breaks. So far have not heard of this happening only engines suddenly stopping. Just curious where you found this information?

 

[dduelin]

So less than a .003 chance of having this happen. Honda must be concerned about a potential liability issue if the wheel locks up if this breaks. So far have not heard of this happening only engines suddenly stopping. Just curious where you found this information?

It’s in the NHSTA recall.

As of that date the math works but if more bolts fracture than the number of warranty claims or recall actions goes up.

 

[dduelin]

@bdalameda I think this link will open the info.

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[bdalameda]

@bdalameda I think this link will open the info.

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Thanks Dave

 

[Andrew Shadow]

So less than a .003 chance of having this happen. Honda must be concerned about a potential liability issue if the wheel locks up if this breaks.

Based on the defect description it sounds like their concern is increased use increases the risk of failure due to added stress on and fatigue of the bolt.