Recall 16V347 covers 2,701 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 motorcycles with air bag inflators that can rupture. Free repair at a franchised Honda dealer once available.
Honda is recalling 2,701 2006-2010 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles under recall 16V347 because the air bag inflator can rupture during a crash deployment after long-term humidity and temperature exposure. Metal fragments can strike the rider and cause serious injury or death; the Honda dealer repair will be free once Honda makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The air bag inflator on the 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 is the small pressurized unit inside the air bag module. In a serious crash, the inflator is supposed to produce gas quickly so the air bag opens between the rider and the motorcycle structure.
On affected GL1800 motorcycles, the Takata PSPI-L inflator propellant breaks down after long exposure to high humidity and repeated temperature changes. That damaged propellant changes how pressure builds during deployment. Instead of a controlled inflation, the inflator is at risk of rupturing when the air bag deploys in a crash.
There is no warning sign before failure. The motorcycle rides the same before a crash, so an owner cannot judge the risk by feel, sound, warning lights, or air bag appearance.
Who's affected?
Covers one GL1800 model line across the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 model years, all tied to the air bag system.
| 2010 Honda GL1800 | air bag system |
|---|---|
| 2006 Honda GL1800 | air bag system |
| 2009 Honda GL1800 | air bag system |
| 2008 Honda GL1800 | air bag system |
| 2007 Honda GL1800 | air bag system |
| Units affected | 2,701 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An inflator rupture can send metal fragments toward the rider, causing serious injury or death. The hazard comes from the air bag inflator, so treat this as a safety recall, not a cosmetic repair. Check whether your VIN is included and contact a Honda dealer for repair timing. Repair will be free at any franchised Honda dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 is included in this recall.
- Watch for Honda's repair notice before scheduling the final air bag module replacement.
- Call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 with questions and reference recall number 16V347 (Honda recall KA8).
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer once the repair is open for your VIN; the dealer will replace the air bag module that contains the inflator.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one, and confirm the dealer repair is free before the appointment.
What happens at the repair
Honda sent an interim owner notice on July 19, 2016 while the final repair was still under development. Once Honda opens the final dealer repair, a Honda technician will replace the air bag module that contains the inflator, free under the recall. Do not assume the repair can be scheduled until the dealer confirms remedy availability for your VIN. When you call, ask the service desk to check recall 16V347 and Honda recall number KA8.
Timeline
| May 24, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 28, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V347?
Recall 16V347 covers 2,701 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles with an air bag inflator that can rupture during deployment. Metal fragments can strike the rider, causing serious injury or death. Honda dealers will replace the air bag module containing the inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 16V347. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer and ask about the air bag module replacement. Reference recall number 16V347 and Honda recall number KA8 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Honda will replace the air bag module containing the inflator free of charge at a franchised Honda dealer once the repair is available for your VIN.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an inflator rupture during an air bag deployment. If the inflator ruptures, metal fragments can strike the rider and cause serious injury or death. Check your VIN, then ask a Honda dealer whether the free air bag module replacement is open for your motorcycle.
What if I bought my Honda GL1800 used?
The free recall repair still applies to a used motorcycle if its VIN is included. This recall depends on the specific VIN, model year, and where the motorcycle was originally sold or registered. Check your VIN, then reference recall 16V347 when you call a Honda dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V347000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-866-784-1870 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V347 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V347000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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