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2020–2022 Honda GL1800: Engine And Engine Cooling recall

NHTSA campaign 22V449000 · 1,740 units potentially affected · filed Jun 23, 2022

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. An ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ECU) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall.

Why it matters

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
22V449000
Manufacturer no.
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Manufacturer
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
Units affected
1,740
Report received
Jun 23, 2022
Owner letters
Jul 28, 2022
Type
Vehicle

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