NHTSA Recall 18V045000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V045000; Date: Jan. 9, 2018
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Honda GL1800; 2010 Honda GL1800; 2012 Honda GL1800; 2013 Honda GL1800; 2014 Honda GL1800; 2015 Honda GL1800; 2016 Honda GL1800
Component: Air Bags:passenger Side Frontal
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 960
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 9, 2018
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