EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycle Honda “Goldwing GL1800A” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0195/17
Summary
null The propellant used in the air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material.
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Product
Motorcycle — Honda
- Brand
- Honda
- Name / model
- Goldwing GL1800A
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle
- Production dates: Vehicles built between 12/06/2008 and 03/12/2008.
What is the risk?
- null The propellant used in the air bag inflators may degrade over time due to heat cycles and exposure to moisture. In the event that the airbag is activated, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 12/01/2017
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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