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 were no recalls and did not assist. The manufacturer had a recorded message stating that there were no recalls. The contact emailed the manufacturer's website and was awaiting a response. The failure mileage was 186,000.
2002 Honda GL1800 body problems
30 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frame and members19
- Frame and members: underbody shields4
- Body4
- Motorcycle: kickstand/center stand1
At what mileage
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Honda GL1800 body problems in other years
Related recalls
Structure: frame and members
- What is wrong
- On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.
- Risk
- The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reinforce the welds on 2001-2002 motorcycles free of charge. On 2003-2004 motorcycles, the units will be repaired, no inspection will be necessary. The recall began on february 9, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 1‑866‑784‑1870.
Recall number 05V027000 · Recall details
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
- What is wrong
- On some motorcycles, certain frame welds do not meet manufacturing specifications. High loads created when riding on rough road surfaces or through potholes can cause the affected welds to crack.
- Risk
- The welded area could break, resulting in rear suspension collapse or lower cross member separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reinforce the welds on all frames. Owner notification began during october 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1‑866‑784‑1870.
Recall number 03V350000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Frame crossmemeber weld failures
Honda is amending the scope of 03v‑350 to add 34,919 potentially affected gl1800 gold wing motorcycles.the initial recall range included frames manufactured with one of a number of welding processes.honda believed, on the basis of data available at that time, that only those gl's built with that one process were at risk of failure.with the original recall (in september, 2003), honda introduced yet another weld process.subsequently, honda became aware of incidents involving gl's not included in the original recall, built using another early welding process.thus, honda has decided to recall all gl1800's built prior to september 20, 2003 regardless of what weld process was being used at the time.this recall expansion affects the 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 model years and the total number of affected u.s. Gl1800 motorcycles increases from 8,196 to 43,115.
RQ04009
Rear suspension collapse
The subject motorcycles, introduced with the 2001 model year, utilize an aluminum frame individually welded by honda employees in the company?s marysville, ohio assembly plant.the federal safety agency/odi opened this investigation after learning that some 2002 model year gl1800?s were experiencing rear suspension collapse when the lowest crossmember would completely separate from the frame.it appeared the crossmember was separating due to sub-standard welding of the crossmember to the frame. On september 4, 2003 honda briefed odi staff and advised that the subject weld failures resulted from a combination of production line changes that took effect on march 1, 2002.these changes were:1) few, if any, reinforcing tig welds applied to the crossmember mig welds; 2) a relatively inexperienced welder began welding frames as of that date; and 3) a less robust weld quality control inspection was introduced.effective september 11, 2002 honda addressed these assembly line issues.on september 16, 2003 honda advised the federal safety agency/odi that it was conducting a safety recall of all myr 2002/2003 gl1800?s built from march 1, 2002 through september 10, 2002.this is a worldwiderecall involving 9,521 motorcycles, of which 8,196 are in the united states.for more information concerning both honda?s september 4th briefing and the recall, please refer to the federal safety agency?s october 2, 2003 memo.based on information provided by honda concerning the production line changes; the field performance of all 2001-2003 gl1800?s; and the federal safety agency?s independent information gathering activities; the scope of honda?s recall appears justified.odi will closely monitor subject crossmember weld integrity for bikes built outside the recall scope, as well as the effectiveness of honda?s recall remedy for those bikes within it, and will take additional action if warranted by future developments.
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What 2002 Honda GL1800 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v027000 (structure). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. No assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 153,950. Updated 01/04/17*lj updated 01/05/17.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda goldwing motorcycle. The contact noticed that there was a huge crack on the left side of the motorcycle under the passenger side foot rest. The contact was concerned that if driving over a road bump, the crack would proceed to spread and cause a severe failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they inspected the vehicle and stated that the sub-frame needed to be replaced. The failure and the current mileage was 72,000. Updated 04/11/12 *bf updated 05/10/12
2002 goldwing gl1800 broken frame on the bottom or the rear frame tubes can result in separation and the rear of the bike will come off including driver, passenger,saddlebags and rear trunk! Honda will do nothing to fix it! If the damage goes unseen by a tech the owner will never know the frame is broken because it is not in hondas recall of the welded centerstand area. The replacement frames have gussettes welded in the affected areas, so honda knows there is a problem. Affected frames are in 2001-2004 honda gl1800 motorcycles and was updated in letter 2004 models! Honda service rep virtualla says too bad!
Cracked motorcycle frame on 2002 gl1800a : location of crack: directly under saddle consequences: motorcycle unsafe to ride.
Upon inspection, the rear frame tubes have cracked on both sides of my '02 honda gl1800 bike. The tubes have not completely separated yet, but the cracks extend about 1/3 around the tube beginning at the weld area. Bike-handling irregularity has been reported by others with this failure when the cracks have opened further.
Discovered frame crack on my 2002 honda gl 1800. The crack is located behind the left passenger foot rest and below the battery. The 2002 goldwing has 105,000 miles and is normally ridden two up. The bike has never been in an accident. The bike is currently at the honda dealer waiting for american honda to ok replacing the frame.
Safety recall regarding the frame weld and brake valve on the 2002 honda gold wing motorcycle. *mr the welded area could break without warning, resulting in lower crossmember separation and the rear suspension to collapse. Recall notice received however no repairs performed.
Recall campaign - safety recall notice pertaining to frame weld.***no answer required***. *mr a second consumer letter was received 04/12/2005.*mr the consumer was informed by the dealer that since the vehicle was not longer under warranty the frame weld recall repairs would not be free of charge. Nm *jb (11/16/05) the welded area could break without warning resulting in lower cross member separation and rear suspension collapse which could cause an accident. Recall campaign # 05v027000.
Recall campaign: dealership failed to honor frame recall (05v027000) for 2002 honda gl 1800.*mr the consumer took the motorcycle to a local honda dealer to have the frame checked per the recall notice. The dealer refused to check the vehicle because it was not purchased at that dealer. The consumer contacted the manufacturer.
Questions about the 2002 Honda GL1800 body
Does the 2002 Honda GL1800 have body problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the body of the 2002 Honda GL1800, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2002 Honda GL1800 body problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda GL1800 body?
Yes, 2 recalls: 05V027000, 03V350000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda GL1800 have the most body problems?
The Honda GL1800 model years with the most body complaints are 2003 (54 complaints) and 2002 (30 complaints).
Other 2002 Honda GL1800 problems
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