Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) – Air Bag Inflator May Explode

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.


Report Received Date 01/09/2018
NHTSA ID 18V045000
Consequence Summary 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.
Recall Code KJ1
Potentially Affected 960
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V045000)