Air bag inflator may rupture
Defect Summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 honda gl1800 (goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in alabama, california, florida, georgia, hawaii, louisiana, mississippi, south carolina, texas, puerto rico, american samoa, guam, the northern mariana islands (saipan), and the u.s. Virgin islands, or "zone a." additionally, if not included in "zone a," honda is recalling certain 2006-2009 honda gl1800 (goldwing) motorcycles 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, oklahoma, pennsylvania, tennessee, virginia, and west virginia, or "zone b." additionally, if not included in zone a or zone b above, honda is recalling certain 2006-2008 honda gl1800 (goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of alaska, colorado, connecticut, idaho, iowa, maine, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, montana, new hampshire, new york, north dakota, oregon, rhode island, south dakota, utah, vermont, washington, wisconsin, and wyoming. these vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the air bag modules used as original equipment or replacement equipment. in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front air bags, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Safety Consequence
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator resulting in serious injury or death.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag module, free of charge. the recall began february 2017. owners may contact honda motorcycle customer support at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is ke5.
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FAQ: Recall 17V031000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 17V031000?
NHTSA recall 17V031000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on January 10, 2017. It addresses: Air bag inflator may rupture. The recall affects approximately 882 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V031000 or the manufacturer campaign number KE5. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.