2003 Honda GL1800A Technical Service Bulletins

25 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2003 Honda GL1800A. 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.

• 10108810May 30, 2017Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Technician newsletter - When troubleshooting it is good to have all of the tools at your disposal. If you are diagnosing a power trunk lock remote control issue on a GL1800, there is a Honda tool that you may not know is capable of testing the trunk lock remote.
• 10099488Dec 11, 2015Equipment. "dealer message - on december 11, several sections of s/b gl1800 #23 were revised to include information for the repair of trike coversions."
• 10099350Dec 11, 2015Brakes. "service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 2012-2015 gl1800/a and 2013-2015 gl1800b/bd motorcycles, and is implementing a recall remedy for 2001-2010 and 2012 gl1800/a motorcycles already subject to safety recall “jg6”.
• 10099957Dec 10, 2015Equipment, Brakes. Newsletter - the repair procedure for the secondary master cylinder (smc) recall is very involved, so make sure to read through the entire bulletin before hand so you can visualize the procedures before you start. Not only will you be installing an updated smc and a new rear master cylinder, but it is important to carefully follow each step in exact order so that the pedal brake line is completely flushed of any…
• 10099874Nov 24, 2015Brakes. "dealer message - effective immediately the secondary master cylinder (smc) kits for this recall are available on open order. As indicated in s/b gl1800 #23 and other communications about this recall, it is absolutely critical that only pro honda dot 4 brake fluid be used during the repair procedure. To help ensure an adequate supply of brake fluid is available for recall repairs, an additional allocation of pro…
• 10100549Oct 29, 2015Brakes. Service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 2012-2015 gl1800/a and 2013-2015 gl1800/b/bd motorcycles, and is implementing a recall remedy for 2001-2010 and 2012 gl 1800/a motorcycles already subject to safety recall "jg6". Honda has determined that under conditions where the brake fluid is subject to prolonged aging due to a lack of maintenance, deposits may form within the brake fluid.
• 10100546Oct 23, 2015Brakes. "dealer message - the service bulletin in support of the safety recall of 2001-2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles for a potentially defective secondary master cylinder is posted on in. Servicebulletin safety recall: gl1800 #23 includes the affected models, repair procedure, parts information, as well as warranty claim information."
• 10100792Oct 19, 2015Brakes. Service bulletin - honda is launching a safety recall of 2001-2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles. Honda has determined that under conditions where the brake fluid is not replaced according to the maintenance schedule (every 12,000 miles or two years, whichever comes first), solid deposits may form within the brake fluid, leading to component malfunction within the secondary master cylinder, which may cause…
• 10100782Oct 16, 2015Brakes. "honda is launching a safety recall on model year 2001 through 2015 gl1800/a and gl1800b/bd motorcycles to replace a potentially defective secondary master cylinder. Under conditions where the brake fluid is not replaced according to the maintenance schedule, deposits may form within the brake fluid, leading to component malfunction within the secondary master cylinder, which may cause the rear brake to drag.
• 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
• 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ?
• 10129823Feb 7, 2014Body and structure. Honda technician newsletter - TPMS sensors aren't waterproof.
• 10030268Mar 1, 2009Body and structure. Honda motorcycle: frame weld safety recall. Requires inspection or repair of lower cross member frame welds. The frame weld approval and documentation process is being changed by the manufacturer.
• 10025523May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
• 10032953May 9, 2008Electrical system. Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. No models listed.
• 10018124Jun 6, 2005Engine cooling. Camshaft timing - gear noise after completing valve adjustment may be incorrect camshaft timing.
• 10018123Jun 1, 2005Body and structure. Frame welding tip - to ease fuel tank installation into the frame, apply a light coating of silicone spray to the sides and bottom right of the tank.
• 10016298May 1, 2005Transmission and drivetrain. Drive shaft boot torn/venting.
• 10016297May 1, 2005Engine cooling. Proportional control valve (pcv) leakage recall reminder. Refer to bulletin gl1800a #16.
• 10016289May 1, 2005Body and structure. Frame welding tips.
• 10015346Feb 1, 2005Brakes. Linked braking system (lbs) proportional control valve (pcv) leakage safety recall.
• 10015342Feb 1, 2005Body and structure. Frame weld safety recall. Certain frame welds may not have sufficient strength resulting in lower cross member separation and rear suspension collapse.
• 10015267Feb 1, 2005Electrical system. Electronic control module (ecm) replacement and initialization. Honda. Gl 1800/a 2001-2005.
• 10013906May 1, 2004Fuel system. Fuel tank installation tip.
• 10013758Nov 1, 2003Equipment. Radio and opening ceremony preset log.

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