Recall 17V031 covers 882 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 Honda GL1800 motorcycles for air bag inflator rupture. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 882 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 Honda GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles because certain front air bag inflators can rupture after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling. Metal fragments can strike the operator during air bag deployment, causing serious injury or death, and Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The air bag inflator on affected Honda GL1800 motorcycles is the metal pressure device inside the frontal air bag module. In a crash that calls for air bag deployment, the inflator burns propellant and sends gas into the bag. The bag depends on that controlled pressure to open in front of the rider.
The problem is inside certain Takata PSPI-L inflators used as original or replacement equipment. Over long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling, the propellant wafers degrade. When the air bag activates, the degraded propellant burns too aggressively, creates excessive internal pressure, and the inflator body can rupture instead of only filling the bag.
There is no warning sign before failure. The motorcycle will not give the rider a dash light, noise, smell, or change in handling that shows the inflator has degraded.
Who's affected?
Covers the GL1800 across the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012 model years, all tied to the front air bag inflator module.
| 2006 Honda GL1800 | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2012 Honda GL1800 | front air bag |
| 2008 Honda GL1800 | front air bag |
| 2009 Honda GL1800 | front air bag |
| 2007 Honda GL1800 | front air bag |
| Units affected | 882 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
An inflator rupture can send metal fragments into the operator, causing serious injury or death. If your VIN is included, use caution and schedule the air bag module replacement soon. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, or 2012 Honda GL1800 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free air bag module replacement that fixes the rupture-prone inflator.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V031 and Honda recall KE5 when you call.
- Ask Honda Motorcycle Customer Support at 1-866-784-1870 if you need help locating a dealer or confirming the repair.
- Keep the repair appointment before regular riding if your VIN is included, because the inflator can rupture during a crash.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the air bag module covered by recall 17V031. The replacement module, parts, and labor are free under the recall. Honda's general reimbursement plan is on file for this campaign. If you paid out of pocket for this air bag module repair before the recall notice, bring your receipts and repair paperwork to the service desk or contact Honda Motorcycle Customer Support to ask how to submit documented expenses.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| January 10, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 10, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| January 10, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 24, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 6, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V031?
Recall 17V031 covers 882 Honda GL1800 motorcycles from 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2012 with front air bag inflators that can rupture during deployment after long-term humidity and temperature exposure. Honda dealers will replace the air bag module for free.
What should I do if my 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012 Honda GL1800 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 17V031. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the air bag module replacement. Reference recall 17V031 or Honda recall number KE5 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda dealers will replace the affected air bag module free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for motorcycles included in recall 17V031.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is serious injury or death from metal fragments striking the operator during an air bag deployment. The defect involves inflators that rupture after long-term exposure to humidity and temperature cycling. The free Honda dealer repair replaces the air bag module.
What if I bought my Honda GL1800 used?
The free repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the motorcycle, not the first owner. Because this recall depends on model year and where the motorcycle was sold or registered, check your VIN before calling the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V031000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-866-784-1870 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V031 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V031000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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