REC-000546

active

0 Honda NC700

Category: Motorcycle · Supplier: Honda MPE

Recall date: 12 November 2012

Defect

Due to improper heat treatment of some drive chain outer plates, some of the plates may have excessive hardness. This may lead to fracturing of the outer plates, causing the drive chain to fly off while in motion.

Hazard

If the drive chain outer plates fail, the drive chain may fly off while in motion, causing the rider to lose the ability to slow down using engine braking or to accelerate.

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail. Owners are advised to present their machine at their nearest Honda dealer for modification.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Honda MPE — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000546