Recalls for 2015 Honda Gl1800

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

Posted on: 2015-10-23
Description
American honda motor co., inc.  (honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 gl1800, 2001-2005 gl1800a and 2013-2015 gl1800b motorcycles.  The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.  

Consequence
A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.  Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.

Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the secondary brake master cylinder and the rear brake master cylinder, and flush the brake fluid, free of charge.  The recall began on december 7, 2015.  Owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.  Honda's number for this recall is jv6.  Note: this recall supercedes recall 14v-472.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - AIR BAGS:PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL

Posted on: 2018-01-16
Description
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.

Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider 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 9, 2018.  Owners may contact honda motorcycle customer support at 1-866-784-1870.  Honda's number for this recall is kj1.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.