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| NHTSA Complaint Number: 002099394 | Incident Date: Jul, 31 2002 |
| Consumer's City: DIX HILLS | Consumer's State: NY |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: | Manufacturers Name: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Model Name: GL1800 | Model Year: 2003 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:cooling system |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1HFSC47023A | Date added to File: May, 25 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Sep, 08 2002 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Jun, 30 2002 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: No |
| Number of Cylinders: 0 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Honda completely redesigned the gold wing motorcycle, including an entirely new engine, beginning with the 2001 model. overheating has been a stubborn problem with the 2001, 2002, and now the 2003. honda denies the problem and has told us to continue using the motorcycle regardless of reading of the gauge. mine has gone beyond the redline, on occasion. i stopped and called dealer. dealer says honda says not to worry, ignore the gauge. many other owners have experienced coolant loss when this occurs. some have had radiator temps measured with ir equipment during these conditions and found to be well above 240 deg. while no immediate damage has been apparent to me, i am concerned of long term effect and unrevealed damage to the engine. further, the coolant overflow tank is located under and behind the engine, just in front of the rear tire. if coolant leaks, as some have experienced, it places a slick substance on the road just ahead of the rear tire leaving a high risk of loss of control to the driver and others who pass over the spot.*ak |
