1997 Honda GL1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1997 Honda GL1500 recalls

Most common 1997 Honda GL1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Interior Lighting	1
Tires	1
Electrical System	1
Engine And Engine Cooling	1

What owners report

2004-09-02, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD. THE STARTER AND ENGINE STAYED ON AT THE SAME TIME. ENGINE FAILED TO SHUT DOWN. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO JERK FORWARD UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK

1999-06-11, Tires
TIRE DELAMINATED DURING NORMAL WEAR AND USE, REFUSED BY DEALER TO ADMIT DEFECT. SAID DUNLOP WOULD NOT WARRANTY TIRE, NO REPLACEMENT. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 16X180 )

1998-01-30, Interior Lighting
GLARE FROM SUNLIGHT DURING DAWN/DUSK MAKES READING INSTRUMENTS IMPOSSIBLE. *AK

1997-07-18, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
RIGHT FOOT BRAKE IS SOME WHAT ACKWARD POSITION. YOU MUST ROTATE YOUR FOR YOUR ANKLE TO ITS FULLEST DOWNWARD POSITION IN ORDER TO GET PROPER BRAKING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

1997 Honda GL1500 questions

Does the 1997 Honda GL1500 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1997 Honda GL1500: Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1997 Honda GL1500?

Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Interior Lighting (1), Tires (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Honda GL1500 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.