Honda Motorcycles Gl1800a-3: Frame Welds Do Not Meet Manufacturers Specification
Honda is recalling 1,503 GL1800A motorcycles (model years 1-3) distributed in the United Kingdom because some frame welds don't meet manufacturer specifications and could crack or break. In severe cases, this could cause the rear suspension or lower cross member to separate from the frame. Honda will inspect affected motorcycles and either reinforce the welds or replace the frame if reinforcement isn't possible.
- Recalling firm
- HONDA MOTORCYCLES
- Product
- Vehicles: HONDA MOTORCYCLES GL1800A-3, HONDA MOTORCYCLES GL1800A-2, HONDA MOTORCYCLES GL1800A-1. Units affected: 1,503
- Reason
- Some of the frame welds are not to the manufacturers specification which in could lead to cracking of the affected welded joints. In the worst case the welded area could break resulting in rear suspension or lower cross member separation. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected. Any repairs will consist will consist of reinforcement of the welds where it is identified during the initial inspection that the weld bead shape is incorrect. A new counter-measure frame will be installed if it is identified that a reinforcement weld cannot be applied.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2005-04-25
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/8ede5a65-b162-40ca-b722-31e7ad2f80be