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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V347000

2010 Honda Gl1800 | 2006 Honda Gl1800 | 2009 Honda Gl1800 | 2008 Honda Gl1800 | 2007 Honda Gl1800 — Air bags

Published May 24, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 24, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V347000, published May 24, 2016. Recalling firm: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.); 2010 Honda Gl1800 | 2006 Honda Gl1800 | 2009 Honda Gl1800 | 2008 Honda Gl1800 | 2007 Honda Gl1800 — Air bags.

What's the hazard

Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Honda GL 1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured May 10, 2007, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Motorcycles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These motorcycles are equipped with an air bag inflator assembled as part of the air bag module, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module containing the inflator, free of charge. Honda distributed an interim notification to owners on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KA8.

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Recall details

Brand
HONDA
Model
GL1800
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Lot
2010 HONDA GL1800 | 2006 HONDA GL1800 | 2009 HONDA GL1800 | 2008 HONDA GL1800 | 2007 HONDA GL1800
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2010 Honda Gl1800 | 2006 Honda Gl1800 | 2009 Honda Gl1800 | 2008 Honda Gl1800 | 2007 Honda Gl1800 — Air bags recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V347000 on May 24, 2016. Reported hazard: Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Honda GL 1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured May 10, 2007, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B." Motorcycles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall. These motorcycles are equipped with an air bag inflator assembled as part of the air bag module, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.

What should I do if I have this product?

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module containing the inflator, free of charge. Honda distributed an interim notification to owners on July 19, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KA8.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HONDA. Model: GL1800.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)