PRA number
2017/15865
Published date
Product description
Honda intelligent shift and throttle (iST) is a factory fitted option to the Honda BF250 outboard motor.
Why the product is recalled
Due to a loose or intermittent ground wire connection of the iST gearshift actuator, the position sensor may not recognise the true NEUTRAL position.
What the hazards are to consumers
Remote possibility for the outboard motor to shift unexpectedly into FORWARD or REVERSE gear while the control head is in the NEUTRAL position, causing the vessel to move abruptly.
The engine may remain locked in gear when the operator shifts into NEUTRAL from FORWARD or REVERSE gear.
The engine may remain locked in gear when the operator shifts into NEUTRAL from FORWARD or REVERSE gear.
What consumers should do
Replacement parts should be available from March 2017. Owners of affected motors will be contacted when parts are available and can take their motors to an authorised Honda marine dealer for repair.
Owners are strongly recommended to stop using their motors until they have been repaired.
Further information is available from Honda Marine and Power Equipment's Customer Relations Department by phoning 03 9270 1348 or emailing customer.relations@honda.com.au
Owners are strongly recommended to stop using their motors until they have been repaired.
Further information is available from Honda Marine and Power Equipment's Customer Relations Department by phoning 03 9270 1348 or emailing customer.relations@honda.com.au
Supplier
Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Honda marine dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
