Recall 18V045000: 2009–2016 Honda GL1800
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 960
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- ODI
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.
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 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2009 Honda GL1800
- 2010 Honda GL1800
- 2012 Honda GL1800
- 2013 Honda GL1800
- 2014 Honda GL1800
- 2015 Honda GL1800
- 2016 Honda GL1800
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V045000
- Manufacturer campaign
- KJ1
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Owner letters
- Feb 9, 2018
- Components
- Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology