Honda Motorcycles GL1800 recall: Airbag inflator body may rupture during deployment
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a Honda Motorcycles dealer to book the free repair. On affected machines replace the airbag assembly.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
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.
The fix
On affected machines replace the airbag assembly.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL1800 | 23 Sep 2008 | 22 Oct 2015 | 460 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 1 March 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.