NHTSA recall 18V-045 (18V045000)
air bags recall reported January 9, 2018 - about 960 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V045000
- Also written as
- 18V-045
- Manufacturer number
- KJ1
- Reported
- January 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~960
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-045 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.