Recall 18V045000: 2009–2010, 2012–2016 Honda GL1800

Report received

Jan 9, 2018

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected

960vehicles

Model years

2009–2010, 2012–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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 model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Honda GL18002 complaints
• 2010 Honda GL180024 complaints
• 2012 Honda GL180031 complaints
• 2013 Honda GL18009 complaints
• 2014 Honda GL18007 complaints
• 2015 Honda GL18008 complaints
• 2016 Honda GL18005 complaints