recall information
Recall number
REC-003161
PRA number
2008/10472
Campaign number
3E0
Original published date
Last updated date
make and model information
Make
Honda
Model
CRF150R/RB
Affected units
1,772
Identifying features
JH2KE03U*7K000002 to JH2KE03U*7K001561. JH2KE03U*8K100001 to JH2KE03U*8K100001.JH2KE03U*7K000003 to JH2KE03U*7K001571. JH2KE03U*8K100109 to JH2KE03U*8K100488.
What are the defects?
A defect may exist in the weld on the swing-arm. Under certain riding conditions the weld could crack and the swing-arm could fail, leading to a crash in which the rider could be severely injured.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction
What should consumers do?
Honda Australia MPE will write to all owners of affected units and request them to present their motorcycle to their nearest Honda dealer, at their earliest possible opportunity, where the inspection and repair will be carried out at no charge to the customer.
Supplier details
Honda Australia Mpe Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
