EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Honda “GL1800 & GL1800B” — risk: fire, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1340/15
Summary
null The check valve orifice on the braking system is susceptible to becoming blocked resulting in rear wheel brake dragging. Unexpected braking/dragging increases the risk of a crash and continued riding with the rear brake engaged/dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.
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Product
Motorcycle — Honda
- Brand
- Honda
- Name / model
- GL1800 & GL1800B · Models: GL1800 Goldwing and GL1800B Bagger. Types: ED, 2ED and 6ED.
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: Year model: 2001 to 2016. Production period: 13/06/2000 to 14/09/2015.
What is the risk?
- null The check valve orifice on the braking system is susceptible to becoming blocked resulting in rear wheel brake dragging. Unexpected braking/dragging increases the risk of a crash and continued riding with the rear brake engaged/dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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