Honda Motorcycles GL1800 recall: Airbag may not deploy correctly
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the rider and / or in worst cases a fatality.
- What to do
- Contact a Honda Motorcycles dealer to book the free repair. On affected machines a new air bag module will be installed.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
In the event that the airbag is activated excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the rider and / or in worst cases a fatality.
The fix
On affected machines a new air bag module will be installed.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| GL1800 | 5 May 2006 | 5 Aug 2008 | 485 |
| GL1800 | 1 May 2006 | 5 Aug 2008 | 485 |
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 8 August 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.