1999 Honda GL1500 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1999 Honda GL1500 recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1999 Honda GL1500.

Most common 1999 Honda GL1500 problems

Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Structure	2
Visibility	1
Suspension	1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility	1
Tires	1

What owners report

2012-08-22, Tires
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH KENDA KRUZ K673 TIRES (N/A), TIRE SIZE 160/80/16 (N/A). THE DOT NUMBER WAS K3BP2311. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE AND MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR TIRE EXHIBITED TREAD SEPARATION. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THERE WAS A TREAD SEPARATION ON THE FRONT TIRE WITH THE DOT NUMBER OF K3U24010. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,940.

2011-08-25, Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
A 1999 HONDA GOLDWING MOTORCYCLE WAS CONVERTED TO A TRIKE USING A CONVERSION KIT MANUFACTURED BY CHAMPION TRIKES, A DIVISION OF CHAMPION MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES INTERNATIONAL, INC FROM GARDEN GROVE CALIFORNIA. THE KIT USED WAS MANUFACTURED IN AUGUST OF 2006 WITH A SERIAL NUMBER OF 709268. THE SWING ARM ASSEMBLY IS THE MAIN CONNECTING MEMBER THAT JOINS THE TWO WHEEL REAR END TO THE FRONT END OF THE MOTORCYCLE. ON AUGUST 12, 2011 TWO CRACKS WERE FOUND IN THE SWING ARM STEEL AFFECTING BOTH SIDES OF THE ASSEMBLY. HAD THESE CRACKS BROKEN LOOSE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS THE REAR END COULD SEPARATE FROM THE FRONT RESULTING IN SEVERE BODILY INJURY AND/OR DEATH OF THE RIDER AND PASSENGER. WHEN A CHAMPION

2002-09-06, Structure
PIECE THAT COVERS THE OIL FILTER AND OTHER PARTS ON BODY FRAME CRACKED APART WITHOUT BEING IN AN ACCIDENT, OR WITHOUT ANY FORCE BEING APPLIED.*AK

2002-04-01, Suspension
FRONT END HAS A SPEED WOBBLE WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET. *AK

2000-05-25, Power Train
DRIVE BOOT COVERS THE DRIVESHAFT TO PREVENT DIRT & GRIME TO ENTER. HOWEVER, IT DEVELOPED A HOLE, AND IS ALLOWING DIRT TO GET TO UNIVERSAL JOINT. DRIVESHAFT SHAFT WOULD LOCK UP. THIS COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *AK

1999 Honda GL1500 questions

Does the 1999 Honda GL1500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1999 Honda GL1500 at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda GL1500?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Structure (2), Visibility (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Honda GL1500 has been fixed?

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