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Honda UK Recalling GL1800 Goldwing for Airbag Issue

Yeah, in case you didn’t know, the Honda Goldwing is such a big beast it comes with an airbag. In fact, it is the first bike in the world to be fitted with such a system and it looks like older models have been diagnosed with some issues regarding it.
Honda Goldwing airbag 1 photo
Photo: Honda
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in the United Kingdom has issued a safety recall after a potential problem with the airbag system on the Honda GL1800 Goldwing was found recently. The issue consists of such systems not being able to deploy correctly.

As a precautionary measure, Honda has identified a batch of Gold Wing models, manufactured between 2007 and 2008, that will have airbag inflators replaced,” Honda UK says in a press release. “The remedial work will happen in two phases. First, airbag systems will be disabled. Models in question will then be booked in to have a new inflator fitted. Honda encourages Gold Wing owners to contact their Honda dealer, to establish whether their model is affected.”

The problem was firstly mentioned earlier this year in June, when Honda US recalled more than a couple thousand Goldwings for the same airbag problem. The inflators are sourced from Takata, one of the biggest airbag systems manufacturer that outraged people recently through defective parts.

The Honda Goldwing was available with an airbag system between 2006 and 2010, the safety feature being designed to deploy in a head-on collision to prevent the rider flipping over the bike or hit his chest/head against the tank, handlebars or dashboard.

So, if you are the owner of such Honda model and care for your safety, do check in with your local dealership and ask for an appointment. Also, take it easy and ride using your head.
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