REC-000557

active

0 Honda VFR 1200

Category: Motorcycle · Supplier: HONDA AUSTRALIA MOTORCYCLE AND POWER EQUIPMENT PTY. LTD.

Recall date: 17 December 2015

Defect

Due to an incorrect assembly procedure at the factory, the driveshaft bearings may overheat and deteriorate, causing them to fail.

Hazard

If left unrepaired, the bearing surfaces may 'break up' and may cause the shaft to lock up whilst riding. This may pose an accident hazard to the rider and/or other road users.

Remedy

Owners should contact their nearest Honda Dealer and arrange to have their machine inspected and repaired, as necessary.

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-000557