2009-2016 Honda GL1800 - Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V045000
960 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2009-2016
- Makes
- Honda
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Potential units affected
- 960 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-01-09
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Honda GL1800
- 2015 Honda GL1800
- 2014 Honda GL1800
- 2013 Honda GL1800
- 2012 Honda GL1800
- 2010 Honda GL1800
- 2009 Honda GL1800
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
What’s 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 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.