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NHTSA recall 16V347000

Air Bags · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

May 24, 2016report date
2,701units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: 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,…

Why it matters: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix: 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.

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All model years NHTSA lists

2006 Honda Gl1800, 2007 Honda Gl1800, 2008 Honda Gl1800, 2009 Honda Gl1800, 2010 Honda Gl1800.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V347000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.