Honda is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing
— Recall Campaign #18V045000
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 recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 960 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V045000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 09, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V045000 |
| Units affected: | 960 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
- Corrective action:
- 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.