Recall 18V045000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Report Date
20180109
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Affected Vehicles
7 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2009 HONDA GL1800
2010 HONDA GL1800
2012 HONDA GL1800
2013 HONDA GL1800
2014 HONDA GL1800
2015 HONDA GL1800
2016 HONDA GL1800

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.