American Honda is recalling 2018 through 2021 Gold Wings made between specific production dates because of a potential issue with the primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft. Because all possible operating conditions were not considered when crafting this part, says Honda, it could break in operation and either cause the engine to stall, not start, or lock up unexpectedly. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Approximately 18,196 Gold Wings may potentially be affected by this recall, which represents an estimated one percent of the population. Affected bikes were produced between November 8, 2017 and July 7, 2021. No VIN range has been specified in the official Safety Recall Report that American Honda filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Please note, this is a separate recall from one that Honda issued in 2022 regarding certain 2020 through 2022 Gold Wings with manual transmissions that could stall due to improper ignition timing. If you have received recall service for that issue, you will still need to schedule recall service for this new safety recall, which is unrelated.
