Urgent recalls for certain models of Chevrolet vehicles, Honda motorcycles

THE National Consumer Commission (NCC) has issued an update following the recall of certain Chevrolet vehicles and Honda motorcycles due to potentially dangerous defects.

- SIPHESIHLE BUTHELEZI [e-mail]

Stellantis South Africa (Pty) Ltd, the supplier for Chevrolet, has recalled three vehicle models — the Cruze, Aveo, and Orlando, manufactured and sold nationally between 2010 and 2018.

The company says the issue lies in the airbag system.

According to Stellantis, “The propellant inside the driver's airbag may experience alterations over time, which may cause it to generate gas faster than it was designed when the airbag inflator is deployed during a crash.”

This could pose a serious safety risk to drivers in the event of a collision.

The NCC has urged all affected consumers to take immediate action.

“Consumers must visit the nearest authorised dealership for the repair or replacement of the affected airbag,” the commission said.