Honda Issues Recall Of Gold Wing GL1800 & CBR1000RR Fireblade – Check Out All Details Here

Honda recently announced the recall of two of its top-tier motorcycles. These affected motorcycles include the Gold Wing GL1800 and the CBR1000RR Fireblade.

According to Honda, the recall was issued due to an issue with the fuel pump.

Looking into the details of the issue, the fuel pumps in the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 and the CBR1000RR Fireblade could fail and cause the bikes to stall in motion, this could be very dangerous at high speeds.

This latest recall from Honda is applicable to Gold Wing GL1800 motorcycles produced between December 2017 and December 2023, and CBR1000RR motorcycles manufactured between September 2017 and April 2020.

This recall should be seen as the Japanese automaker’s commitment to its product and rider safety. Furthermore, this recall also shows Honda’s pursuit towards consistent improvement and relentless product development.

Faulty Fuel Pump Impellers

According to Honda, the problem lies in the fuel pump impellers, which could have arisen due to an improper mould. This defect in moulding could lead to deformation and fuel pump failure. This resulting failure in the fuel pump will interrupt the fuel supply to the bike, resulting in stalling.

Inspection and Replacement

Like any recall, Honda has assured its Gold Wing GL1800 and the CBR1000RR Fireblade customers a free inspection and replacement of the fuel pump, irrespective of the warranty status of the model.

Furthermore, customers of the Honda Gold Wing GL1800 and the CBR1000RR Fireblade will be notified through Honda BigWing dealerships. According to Honda, the replacement work will take approximately 1 hour to complete.

Honda Gold Wing GL1800 and the CBR1000RR Fireblade can also visit the Honda BigWing India website and enter their bike’s VIN to check if their respective model is affected by this recall.

Thoughts About Honda’s Latest Recall

The latest recall should be seen as Honda’s proactive approach and pursuit towards consistent improvement and relentless product development. We also encourage new EV makers to embrace such practices.