Consumer Complaint Detail

HONDA / GL1800 / 2001

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0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 001082245 Incident Date: Aug, 15 2001
Consumer's City: SELMA Consumer's State: AL
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model Name: GL1800 Model Year: 2001
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1HFSC47051A Date added to File: May, 16 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 18 2001 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jan, 31 2001
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Initial problem discovered when first time placed in heavy slow moving traffic on 8/16/01. has happened 8 times since first event. manuf was informed within 5 mins of first occurence by cell phone. dealer attempted to fix with failed results bike kept 1 week. at my request and constant complaining, regional rep then attempted kept bike 3 weeks. faulty thermostat found and replaced, but problem still exists. engine will run into and above red zone on guage, has on a few occasions dumped coolant, has shut off 3 times, entire drive train stopped moving once,possible engine seizure.honda and its reps now know nothing else to do.note* tech data that is fact not a defect* cooling fans will not run at any speed above 15mph regardless of how hot the engine may get. problem still exists as of 10/19/01. persuing legal advice and recourse as i feel my product has been damaged and i am not satified with outcome of how the manufacturer is handling the matter.*ak