Honda rappelle 126’000 Goldwing aux Etats-Unis
Suite à un défaut du maître cylindre secondaire du freinage combiné C-ABS, Honda USA lance une campagne de rappel sur ses Goldwing. Le problème affecte les modèles de 2001 à 2010, ainsi que les modèles 2012. Le frein arrière pourrait avoir tendance à s’enclencher et se bloquer, entraînant une éventuelle déstabilisation de la moto et un risque d’incendie suite à l’excès de friction.
Par mesure de précaution, Honda USA procède donc au rappel des Goldwing concernées, en adressant un courrier à leurs propriétaires. Nous ignorons à l’heure actuelle si la Suisse sera touchée par une telle campagne de rappel. Aux Etats-Unis, cette dernière devrait commencer dès le 4 janvier prochain.
Torrance, CA: American Honda Motor Co., Inc. has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that a potential defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in the secondary master cylinder on certain 2001-2010 and 2012 model year GL1800 motorcycles.
Situation:
The compensating port hole inside the secondary master cylinder (part of the combined-braking system) can become blocked due to (1) stacking of tolerances in manufacturing and (2) sufficient swelling of the primary pressure cup inside the master cylinder. If the compensating port hole becomes completely blocked, the rear wheel brake caliper can drag after the rider releases the brake input. If this occurs, the rear brake temperature and pressure progressively increase. Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash and continued riding with the brake engaged can generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.
Inspection and Repair:
Honda motorcycle dealers will inspect the secondary master cylinder of all affected motorcycles in dealership stock or sold to customers (consumers and commercial entities). If an inspection indicates that the compensator port hole can become blocked due to this problem, the dealer will replace the secondary master cylinder. Registered owners of affected motorcycles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their motorcycle to a Honda dealer. The dealer will inspect the motorcycle, and if necessary, replace the secondary master cylinder, free of charge.
Additional Details:
Honda motorcycle dealers will immediately receive a transmittal of complete repair instructions. Replacement secondary master cylinders in the U.S. will initially be made available through American Honda’s dealer technical support hotline. Upon approval by NHTSA, American Honda will mail a letter to all registered owners, and also post a copy of the letter on the Honda Brand website: powersports.honda.com. Target dates for website posting are before the end of December 2011, and mail receipt by registered customers should occur before the end of January 2012.
Honda apologizes for any inconvenience this creates, but feels the safety of our customers is the highest priority. Honda encourages every customer to contact their dealer to schedule an appointment upon receiving the SAFETY RECALL letter.
Click on this link and enter your VIN number for verification of the recall. It is due to the 2nd Master Brake Cylinder.
Apres avoir communiqué avec Honda. =;
Ces derniers m'informent que je dois recevoir une lettre m'informant que ma moto fait aussi partis des raappels. :D/ :D/ :D/ :superLOL:
En préparation à ces rappels la Cie Honda a déjà commencée à faire les commandes pour la réparation. :popcorn: :popcorn: :({|= :({|= :popcorn:
Cette correspondance se fera au début de janvier. :jawdropsmilie: :bounce1_smilie: :huepfenicon111:
La réparation elle se fera au début de la saison. Ré:(Pneu d'hiver) :-: :BlueGW: