Honda Gold Wing Recalled in the USA

Around 18,196 Honda Gold Wing models in the United States are being recalled because of a faulty primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft.

As a result of the fault, it is believed the engine could begin to stall, fail to start or even lock-up unexpectedly which would increase the likelihood of a crash. The issue could potentially be found on any models produced between 8 November 2017 and 7 July 2021.

There was another Gold Wing recall as recent as 2020-2022, however, this was for faulty manual transmissions that could cause the bikes to stall due to incorrect ignition timing.

Honda is believed to have received initial reports that something might be wrong in March 2020 and began an investigation. Since then it's been gathering data and has subsequently opened an investigation to determine the cause of the problematic crankshaft bolt.

On 12 August 2024, it heard from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) about a motorcycle stalling which led to a rider falling from the bike. Less than a month later Honda received additional reports, including one regarding a rider injury.

On 18 September 2024, the report says the NHTSA urged Honda to issue a safety recall and by 24 October the Japanese brand claimed it had received a total of 51 warranty claims and that single report of an injury.

In Honda’s Safety Recall Report, it states: “The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, causing the pulse rotor to fall off and the ignition signal to fail. If the ignition signal fails, the engine may not start or stall and lock unexpectedly.”

An improved primary drive gear bolt was introduced to the production line in July 2021, which is why the affected Gold Wings do not extend beyond 7 July. Honda claims its new and improved part has greater fatigue strength than the recalled part.

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