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SA vehicle recalls: Honda's Goldwing, Chevrolet's Cruze, Aveo and Orlando
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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.
