REC-003259

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0 Honda MPE VT750C

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

Recall date: 24 November 2009

Defect

During battery positive cable installation, some battery cables interfere with the battery box holders in an area not protected by insulation, allowing the positive battery cable coating to be worn through. As a result, this may cause a short circuit of the battery cable resulting in melting, smoking and, in the worst case, possibly fire.

Hazard

Malfunction

Remedy

Honda Australia Motorcycle & Power Equipment Pty Ltd will write to owners of all affected units and request them to present their motorcycle to their nearest Honda dealer, at their earliest possible opportunity, where the inspection and repair will be carried out at no charge to the customer.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Honda Australia Motorcycle & 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-003259