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The Citizen
a day ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Chevrolet cars and Honda motorcycles are being recalled: Here is the list
The cars being recalled are the Chevrolet Cruze, Aveo, and Orlando as well as the Honda Goldwing motorcycle. Chevrolet Cruze is one of the cars being recalled. Picture: iStock Stellantis South Africa and Honda Motor Southern Africa have informed the National Consumer Commission (NCC) that they are recalling different car models and motorcycles due to faulty parts that can cause harm. The NCC said the cars being recalled are the Chevrolet Cruze, Aveo, and Orlando. While the motorcycle is a Honda Goldwing. NCC is a body that protects consumers by ensuring businesses treat consumers fairly and follow consumer protection laws. ALSO READ: Did you buy a Mercedes-Benz GLE? The supplier wants them back Voluntary recall of cars The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 protects consumers from hazards and ensures their well-being and safety by governing product recalls. The NCC can order a recall if a product is deemed unsafe or poses a potential risk to the public. Suppliers can initiate a voluntary recall if they discover that a product may cause harm to consumers. This will be done by notifying the NCC and following specific procedural steps. Stellantis South Africa informed the NCC that it is recalling the cars due to a defect in the propellant inside the driver's airbag. ALSO READ: Ford is recalling 2024 Rangers in Southern Africa: Here's why The hazard the cars impose 'According to the supplier, the propellant inside the driver's airbag may undergo alteration over time, which could cause it to generate gas faster than intended when the airbag inflator is deployed during a crash,' said the NCC. These cars were made available nationally from 2010 to 2018. Consumers are required to visit their nearest authorised dealership for the repair or replacement of the affected airbag. Recall of Goldwing Motorcycles The Commission said Honda Motor Southern Africa is recalling certain Goldwing motorcycle models due to a broken primary drive gear tightening bolt. 'According to the supplier, an engine stops unexpectedly while driving and cannot restart. In the worst case, it can cause engine lock and increase the risk of falling by rear wheel locking.' These motorcycles were made available from 2018 to 2021. The affected models are GL1800B, GL1800BD, GL1800D, and GL1800DA, which were distributed nationally. 'Consumers are required to visit their nearest Honda dealership for a replacement with the reinforced Primary Drive Gear Tightening Bolt, which has greater fatigue strength.' NOW READ: Did you buy a VW Polo in 2025? It's among six car brands recalled over safety defects
News24
3 days ago
- Automotive
- News24
SA vehicle recalls: Honda's Goldwing, Chevrolet's Cruze, Aveo and Orlando
For more financial news, go to the News24 Business front page. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has provided an update on the recall of Chevrolet vehicles and a range of Honda Goldwing motorcycles. These include the recall of Chevrolet's Cruze, Aveo and Orlando, and certain Honda Goldwing motorcycle models made from 2018 to 2021. Stellantis South Africa informed the NCC that they are recalling the Chevrolet models due to a defective propellant inside the driver's airbag. According to the supplier, the propellant inside the driver's airbag may experience alteration over time, which may cause it to generate gas faster than designed when the airbag inflator is deployed during a crash, the NCC said. These vehicles were made available nationally from 2010 to 2018. Consumers must visit the nearest authorised dealership for the repair or replacement of the affected airbag.) Honda motorcycles Honda Motor Southern Africa informed the NCC that it was recalling certain Goldwing motorcycle models made available from 2018 to 2021. The affected models are GL1800B, GL1800BD, GL1800D, and GL1800DA, which were distributed nationally. The defect is due to a broken primary drive gear tightening bolt. According to the supplier, 'an engine stops unexpectedly while driving and cannot restart. In the worst case, it can cause engine lock and increase the risk of falling by rear wheel locking.' Consumers are required to visit their nearest Honda dealership for a replacement with the reinforced Primary Drive Gear Tightening Bolt, which has greater fatigue strength.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nebraska man injured in Andrew County motorcycle crash
ANDREW COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One man was seriously injured after being ejected from a motorcycle around 11:55 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 29, four miles west of Savannah, Missouri. The 56-year-old Gretna, Nebraska, driver was traveling south on I-29 on a 1996 Honda Goldwing when he went off the roadway and struck the ditch. The motorcycle overturned and the man was ejected, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. He was transported to Mosaic Life Care in St. Joseph by Andrew County EMS for his injuries. The driver was wearing a helmet, according to the crash report.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Motorcyclist dies in rear-end crash near Emporia
LYON COUNTY (KSNT) – On Monday, a 60-year-old motorcyclist from Saint Joseph died after getting rear-ended on I-35 north of Emporia. At 4:37 p.m. the 60-year-old was driving a Honda Goldwing north on I-35 in the left lane due to a lane closure. A 26-year-old man driving a Mazda CX-3 came up behind the 60-year-old and rear ended the motorcycle. As a result, the 60-year-old fell off of the motorcycle, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP). The 60-year-old died from his injuries and his next of kin was notified by the Hutchinson Police Department. The 26-year-old had no injuries. According to the KHP, the 60-year-old wasn't wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. For more local news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Yahoo
Arrest made in deadly Seattle motorcycle hit-and-run
The Seattle Police Department says they've arrested a man, believed to have hit and killed a woman with his motorcycle. Officers say the 43-year-old is in the hospital for a medical evaluation and could be facing a number of charges including vehicular homicide. The crash happened April 18 at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Way South and South Alaska Street in Seattle. Min Huang and her husband were walking in a crosswalk when they police say they were hit by a motorcycle, believed to be a Honda Goldwing. The driver took off, sparking a several-week search. The woman's family is offering $20,000 for tips that lead to an arrest and charges in the case. That is in addition to the $1,000 reward already being offered by Crime Stoppers. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
