Honda Recalls GL1800 Motorcycles Due to Air Bag Inflator Rupture Risk

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles. The recall applies to vehicles originally sold or registered in specific U.S. states and territories, categorized into three geographic zones based on humidity and temperature exposure. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators that may have degraded due to long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

In the event of a crash that necessitates the deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator, resulting in serious injury or death. Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module free of charge. The recall began in February 2017.

Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870 for more information. Honda's number for this recall is KE5. 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.

The recalled product

Product

HONDA GL1800

Brand

HONDA

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Category

Vehicle — Motorcycle

Hazard

• air-bag-inflator-rupture
• metal-fragments
• serious-injury
• death

Affected units

882

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Distribution

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