Honda Motorcycles Gl1800: Airbag Inflator Body May Rupture During Deployment
Honda is recalling 460 GL1800 motorcycles because the airbag inflator may overinflate during deployment, causing the metal inflator body to rupture and send metal fragments through the airbag cushion toward the rider. This defect can cause severe injury if the airbag activates. The fix involves replacing the airbag assembly on affected motorcycles in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- HONDA MOTORCYCLES
- Product
- Vehicles: HONDA MOTORCYCLES GL1800. Units affected: 460
- Reason
- In the event that the airbag is activated it may overinflate due to overly aggressive combustion of the propellant. As a result the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing severe injury to the rider. Remedy: On affected machines replace the airbag assembly.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-03-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5776ac25-cca2-4677-8b50-cade384a4c1f