HONDA GL1800 2016: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V045000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | GL1800 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-02-09 | 2018-01-09 | 2018-01-16 |
Production Dates: 2015-10-03 - 2015-10-16
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: KJ1
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 960
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
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.
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.
