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