Recall 18V-045
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2009 to 2016 Honda GL1800: Air bags (frontal, passenger side, inflator module).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 18V-045
- Reported
- January 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 960 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag module that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to higher absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2018. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-[removed]. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Honda GL1800 2009 to 2016