NHTSA recall 22V-449: Engine and Engine Cooling

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported June 23, 2022 · 1 affected model year

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

22V-449
June 23, 2022 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. An ignition timing software error for the engine control unit (ECU) may reduce engine performance, which can result in an engine stall.
Safety risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Owners may contact American Honda Motor Co customer service at 1-866-784-1870.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V449000
ManufacturerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report dateJune 23, 2022
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM):Software
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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