Recall
Honda Gl1800 — 18V045000
NHTSA ID
18V045000
Make
Honda
Model
Gl1800
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2018-01-09
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Units Affected
960
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
KJ1
Summary
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.
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.