1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle.

Most common 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle problems

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

Problem area	Reports
Visibility	2
Tires	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2000-01-21, Vehicle Speed Control
WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE THE MOTORCYCLE TOOK OFF, SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING UNWANTED SPEED, AND RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. ALSO, MOTORCYCLE DID NOT NOT SHIFT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

1999-09-09, Visibility
WHILE TRAVELING THE LEFT MIRROR FLEW OFF THE SUPERHOT MODEL MOTORCYCLE, CAUSING A HAZARD TO OTHER MOTORISTS. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

1999-06-11, Tires
DELAMINATION OF TIRE, VISIBLE FROM INSIDE OF TIRE; 10"X3" ALONG CENTER LINE OF TIRE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 180/70-16 )

1999-05-28, Tires
MY REAR TIRE PLY IS"DELAMINATING" WHICH HAS CAUSED AN UNEVENESS IN THE SHAPE OF THE TIRE, CAUSING IT TO EXHIBIT AN IRREGULAR SURFACE THAT EFFECTS HANDLING (PARTICULARLY WHILE CORNERING). I WAS ADVISED BY A LOCAL DEALER (MILPITAS HONDA) THAT THIS PROBLEM IS COMMONLY CAUSED BY DRIVING WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE. I HAVE KEPT MY PRESSURE AT 41 PSI (THE RECOMMENDED PRESSURE). I HAVE HEARD FROM OTHERS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TIRES AND THAT DUNLOP HAS REFUSED TO WARRANTY THE TIRE.. EVEN WHEN IT HAS HAPPENED TO OWNERS WITH AS FEW AS 1800 MILES. I HAVE A GOOD DEAL OF TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRE, BUT I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS TIRE IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED OR COVERED BY THE M

1998-11-18, Engine And Engine Cooling
ENGINE STALLS GOING OVER 60 MPH CAUSING VEHICLE TO SKID.

1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle questions

Does the 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle?

Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (2), Tires (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle 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.