Model year record
1999 Honda GL1500 recalls & problems
The 1999 Honda GL1500 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is power train (2 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 1999 Honda GL1500.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Power trainDriveline › Driveshaft; Driveline › Universal joint | 2 | — |
| StructureFrame and members | 2 | — |
| VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices › Exterior | 1 | — |
| SuspensionFront | 1 | — |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- 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.
- 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…
- Structure › Frame and members
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
- Suspension › Front
FRONT END HAS A SPEED WOBBLE WHILE CONSUMER IS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER YET. *AK
- Power train › Driveline › Driveshaft
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
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
THE REARVIEW MIRRORS ON MOTORCYCLE WOULD VIBRATE AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE DRIVER TO HAVE POOR VISIBILITY WHEN CHECKING FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC. CAN NOT INDICATE HOW FAR OR CLOSE OTHER VEHICLES ARE LOCATED. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.