NHTSA model-year recall report

2016 Honda GL1800 Recalls

1 campaign in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Affected systems

Urgent advisories

Jan 9, 2018

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At a glance

What the record says

This model year's count is below the Honda GL1800 average of 3.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2016 Honda GL1800 recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 18V045000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Reported Jan 9, 2018

What is 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.

Safety consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Honda GL1800 model years

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2016 Honda GL1800 recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Honda GL1800 have?

This verified dataset contains 1 NHTSA campaign associated with the 2016 Honda GL1800. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2016 Honda GL1800?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology