2018 Honda GL1800 Technical Service Bulletins

12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2018 Honda GL1800. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10213581May 19, 2022Body and structure, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Brakes. "Newsletter - If the LCD screen is blank/inoperative and asterisks appear in place of the riding modes, perform the following test. • Inspect the number five (15 amp) audio fuse next to the battery in the main fuse box. • If failed, replace the fuse and disconnect the main multi pin connector from the Navi/audio unit. Power up the unit, and the fuse should not blow. You can also test with a known good…
• 10187553Feb 19, 2021Equipment, Steering. The Wrench - When performing the Service Bulletin GL1800 #1- Loose Handlebar Repair on 2018 GL 1800, or removing the Steering Bridge to adjust the upper steering stem nut on any 2018 and newer GL1800, the left rear tie rod bolt needs to be held by a 14 mm open wrench to prevent the bolt from turning when loosening the 17 mm upper nut. If the bolt is not supported, the rubber bushing will be damaged, which will then…
• 10184026Dec 4, 2020Brakes. The Wrench - If DTCs appear on a new 2018 and newer GL1800, these are likely ABS related and are generated when the factory runs the freshly built unit on a dyno to verify proper engine and transmission operation. These stored codes are easily cleared using MCS, and will not return unless there is a problem related to the front (1-1) or rear (1-3) wheel speed sensors, or there is a CAN communication error (8-7)…
• 10184024Dec 4, 2020Brakes, Vehicle speed control. "Dealer Message - The December 2020 edition of The Wrench publication is now available on iN. If DTCs appear on a new 2018 and newer GL1800, these are likely ABS related and are generated when the factory runs the freshly built unit on a dyno to verify proper engine and transmission operation.
• 10161662Jun 18, 2019Steering. The Wrench - If a customer complains of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper torquing of the steering stem nut at the factory. First, verify the complaint with the proper inspection outlined in the Service Bulletin GL1800 #1, then if the handlebars are loose continue to follow the instructions to perform the repair. Service Bulletin GL1800 #1 (Feb. 21, 2019) can be viewed by…
• 10161256Jun 4, 2019Steering. The Wrench - If a customer complains of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper torquing of the steering stem nut at the factory. First, verify the complaint with the proper inspection outlined in the Service Bulletin GL1800 #1, then if the handlebars are loose continue to follow the instructions to perform the repair. Service Bulletin GL1800 #1 (Feb. 21, 2019) can be viewed by…
• 10159189Apr 10, 2019Steering. "The Wrench - If a customer complains of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper torquing of the steering stem nut at the factory. First, verify the complaint with the proper inspection outlined in the Service Bulletin GL1800 #1, then if the handlebars are loose continue to follow the instructions to perform the repair. Service Bulletin GL1800 #1 (Feb. 21, 2019) can be viewed by…
• 10153891Feb 21, 2019Steering. Service Bulletin - If a customer complains of loose handlebars (up and down movement) on a 2018 GL1800, the problem may be due to improper installation of the steering stem nut at the factory. If the steering stem nut becomes loose, the handlebars can move up and down (Please note: front to rear handle- bar movement is normal).
• 10153890Feb 21, 2019Steering. Dealer Message - A Service Bulletin to address a customer complaint of loose handlebars on a 2018 GL1800 has been posted on iN.
• 10149644Nov 12, 2018Equipment. 2018 Gold Wing Navigation/Software Update - Keeping your Gold Wing?s navigation system updated with the latest maps and directions helps you get the most out of one of your bike?s most useful features. We?ll walk you through all the steps here.
• 10149658Nov 9, 2018Equipment. Dealer message - On October 25, American Honda informed dealers that the Navigation software Update 1 (published Oct. 4th) for the 2018 Gold Wing interfered with the performance of the Genuine Accessory CB radio, greatly diminishing its volume output.
• 10115757Aug 3, 2017Steering. Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. The covering comes right off.

← All problems reported for the 2018 Honda GL1800