Honda Marine BF250 iST outboard motor
Official notice
30 Jan 2017
Last checked
30 Jan 2017
An official ACCC notice concerns Honda Marine BF250 iST outboard motor. 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. Published 2017-01-30.
What to do now
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
Recall number
2add51a9-6ebe-4366-aabb-80fbe5aac759
Official notice
2017-01-30
The hazard
The hazard
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.
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