The contact reported on a 2008 Honda Goldwing GL1800 Motorcycle. The contact is an Attorney and stated that the motorcycle was traveling at an undetermined speed and the braking system malfunctioned causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle and drive off the road, down an embankment, and crash into a tree. During the crash, both the operator and the passenger of the motorcycle suffered fatal injuries. Prior to the crash, a fellow motorcyclist was told that the braking system of the motorcycle was not operating properly. A police report was taken at the scene. The cause of the crash was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The VIN indicated an open recall for the federal safety agency campaign number 15v700000(service brakes). The failure mileage was unknown.
2008 Honda GL1800 brakes problems
11 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 33,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- typical mileage
- 33,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Foundation components: master cylinder3
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Honda GL1800 brakes problems in other years
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
- Risk
- A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's number for this recall is JV6. Note: This recall supercedes recall 14V‑472.
Recall number 15V700000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2001-2010, and model year 2012 gl1800 goldwing motorcycles. Under certain conditions, there is a possibility that the combined braking system's secondary master cylinder may cause the rear brake to drag.
- Risk
- Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash, and riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder and if necessary, replace it, free of charge. The safety recall began on january 6, 2012. Owners may contact honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870.
Recall number 11V567000 · Recall details
What 2008 Honda GL1800 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda goldwing. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v700000 (service brakes, hydraulic) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Hall's motorsports birmingham (2878 us-31, pelham, al 35124, (205) 664-4999) was contacted and confirmed the parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda goldwing. While attempting to stop the vehicle in traffic, the front and rear brakes did not work. The contact downshifted to a stop. The motorcycle was driven home. The following day, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the master cylinder failed. The contact also stated that the motorcycle was repaired two years ago due to the same failure. This was the third time the master cylinder was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The motorcycle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 37,065.
Tl* the contact owned a 2008 honda goldwing. While driving various speeds, the brakes failed without warning and the vehicle crashed into a ditch. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the ribs, hands, and a punctured lung, which required medical attention. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda goldwing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a manufacturer recall concerning the brake system. The dealer kept the vehicle for a week, but could not determine the cause of the internal brake fluid leak. A week later, the contact obtained access to the vehicle and the mechanic noticed that the brake pedal traveled to the floor. The contact stated that the manufacturer's recall repair failed to repair the vehicle. The contact was waiting on a response from the manufacturer. The vehicle remained parked at the contact's residence. The recall details and failure mileage were not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda goldwing. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v472000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.
Rear brakes locked up while starting forward then released then locked while I was pulling onto hwy 25 north in raton nm.
I took my motorcycle to ride now 3333 n. Arizona ave chandler az 85225 480 503-3333 for a brake recall and was told the parts are on back order and they don't know when the parts will be available. How long do I have to wait for honda to fix this problem?
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda gold wing gl1800 motorcycle. The contact stated that after having repairs performed on the vehicle under the federal safety agency campaign id number:11v567000(service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder), the contact was traveling 70 MPH when the steering wheel seized and the engine stalled. The vehicle restarted after the failure and was taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 33,000. Updated 7/27/12
2008 honda gl 1800/a goldwing motorcycle. Consumer writes in regards to recall, stating dealer failed to remedy the defect *tgw the consumer stated prior to the recall, he noticed that the rear brakes would intermittently drag while riding. After braking, a loud scraping noise was clearly audible over the engine and road noise. A few hard pumps on the brakes would usually cause the brakes to release and the noise to stop. The dealer continued to tell the consumer there was nothing wrong with the motorcycle. Recall# 11v567000.
Questions about the 2008 Honda GL1800 brakes
Does the 2008 Honda GL1800 have brakes problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Honda GL1800, 23% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2008 Honda GL1800 brakes problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 33,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda GL1800 brakes?
Yes, 2 recalls: 15V700000, 11V567000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Honda GL1800 have bad brakes?
The Honda GL1800 model years with the most brakes complaints are 2008 (11 complaints) and 2010 (11 complaints).
Other 2008 Honda GL1800 problems
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