Honda issues recall for Goldwing motorcycles due to potential engine stall

Honda motorcycle recall overview: 

• Who: Honda is recalling more than 18,000 motorcycles.
• Why: An issue with the motorcycles’ primary drive gear belt can result in engine stall.
• Where: The Honda recall is active in the United States.

Honda is recalling more than 18,000 motorcycles over an issue with the primary drive gear belt can lead to the engine stalling.

The recall was published to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website on Oct. 31. It applies to 18,196 Honda model year 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles.  

According to the recall, the primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft can break, which could result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel. 

“An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury,” the Honda motorcycle recall says. 

As of Oct. 24, Honda said it has had 51 warranty claims, one report of an injury and no deaths related to the issue since October 2017.

To fix the issue, dealers will replace the primary drive gear bolt at no cost to owners. Letters advising owners of the free fix fill be mailed out Dec. 20, the recall states.  

Last month, Honda recalled about 720,000 vehicles over concerns they may have leaky fuel pumps that put drivers at risk of a fire or a crash. And at the beginning of October, the automaker recalled more than 1.6 million vehicles due to a potential defect that can make steering difficult for drivers. 

According to the recall, the steering gearbox assembly may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause excessive internal friction. This can lead to difficulty steering the vehicle, the notice says.

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