126,000 touring motorcycles made my Honda Motor Co. will be recalled due to a brake problem that could result in fire. The models are 2001-2010 GL1800 Goldwings. The bike’s rear brake may still be partially engaged even after the rider releases it, according to Honda. The company stated: “Continued riding with the rear brake engaged/dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.” The braking system’s secondary master cylinder is to blame. According to Honda safety officials, they were first alerted to the problem in July 2010 when a customer finished a ride and parked his bike. A few minutes later, he “heard a small explosion, saw fire emanating from the rear brake area, and used a fire extinguisher to put out the flames.”
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126,000 Goldwings To Be Recalled By Honda
January 1st, 2012Global Honda Recall Due to Air Bag Issues
December 30th, 2011According to the Associated Press, Honda Motor Company is recalling 304,000 vehicles around the globe for air bags that may inflate with too much pressure in a crash. This has been shown to cause metal and plastic pieces to fly and cause injuries and deaths in the case of a car wreck. The models affected are 2001-2002 models of Accord, Civic, Odyssey, Pilot, and CR-V. This recall is an expansion of recalls for the same problem that occurred in 2008 and again carried out in 2009 and 2010. Now, the recall covers about two million vehicles worldwide. Hajime Keneko, Honda spokesman, said: “The cause of the latest recall was the use of incorrect material in the chemical used to deploy air bags. The initial cause of the recall was excessive moisture in the inflator propellant, which is part of what inflates the air bag.”
Do Automakers Contribute to Distracted Drivers?
December 29th, 2011In these days, it seems that automobile manufacturers play a huge role in distracted drivers. The distracted driver has become just as much of a problem as the drunk driver. Distracted driving seems to be a new battlefield. Among the common problems such as drivers texting while driving are now automobile manufacturers including too much technology in their automobile builds. One such an example is Ford’s MyFord Touch system. This system is available to the driver in the cockpit. This summer, Ford added an 8 inch LCD touch screen in the center of the dash that coordinates entertainment functions such as the radio, satellite radio and mp3 playback. The center also manages phone calls, the navigation system, climate control, and settings for the traction and cruise controls. Consumer Reports, who has no ties to lobbyists or manufacturers and is privately funded, no longer recommends the Ford Edge Sport. Consumer Reports…
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