recall information
Recall number
REC-003259
PRA number
2009/11256
Campaign number
3EF
Original published date
make and model information
Make
Honda MPE
Model
VT750C
Affected units
1,111
What are the defects?
During battery positive cable installation, some battery cables interfere with the battery box holders in an area not protected by insulation, allowing the positive battery cable coating to be worn through. As a result, this may cause a short circuit of the battery cable resulting in melting, smoking and, in the worst case, possibly fire.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction
What should consumers do?
Honda Australia Motorcycle & Power Equipment Pty Ltd will write to owners of all 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 Motorcycle & Power Equipment Pty Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
