Honda Motorcycles and Power Equipment — Honda Marine BF Outboard Engine

PRA number

2017/16387

Campaign number

7EH

Published date

23 Oct 2017

Product description

Honda four stroke petrol powered outboard engine.

BF115DK1, BF135AK2, BF150AK2, BF175AK3, BF200AK3, BF225AK3 and BF250A outboard motors within an affected serial number range.

Identifying features

VIN (Vehicle identification number)

BBHJ-*******, BARJ-*******, BASJ-*******, BANJ-*******, BAPJ-*******, BAJJ-*******, BAEJ-*******, BAFJ-*******, BAGJ-*******, BAHJ-*******, BBJJ-*******

Reasons the product is recalled

Due to a manufacturing defect with the vapour separator internal float assembly, affected outboard motors may experience fuel loss from the vapour separator air vent tube.

The hazards to consumers

This may result in fuel leakage from the outboard motor into the water, posing a possible fire hazard.

What consumers should do

A letter will be sent to affected owners advising them to contact their nearest authorised Honda Marine dealer to arrange for a replacement vapour separator to be fitted.

For further information consumers can contact the Customer Relations Department on 03 9270 1348 or 1300 559 846 or by emailing customer.relations@honda.com.au

Alternatively, consumers can visit the website https://marine.honda.com.au/contactus