REC-000551

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0 Honda CBR1000SE & CBR1000SF

Category: Motorcycle · Supplier: Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty Ltd

Recall date: 20 April 2015

Defect

The Pistion Nut on some Rear Cushion shock absorbers may not have been correctly tightened to specification when being manufactured.

Hazard

If the nut comes loose or comes off, the Rear Cushion shock absorber will lose its ability to damp the spring movement, which may affect the handling of the motorcycle. This poses an accident hazard to the rider and other road users.

Remedy

Consumers should contact any authorised Honda motorcycle dealer and make an appointment to have their motorcycles repaired, at no cost to themselves.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty Ltd — 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-000551