REC-000562

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2017 Honda CBR1000

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

Recall date: 16 November 2017

Defect

A defect in the fuel cap seal may allow fuel to leak from the fuel tank, or water to enter the fuel tank.

Hazard

In the worst case scenario, water entering the fuel tank may cause the engine to stall or malfunction, posing a possible accident risk for the rider. Fuel leaking from the fuel tank may also pose a possible fire risk.

Remedy

Affected owners will be contacted by direct mail. Owners should contact their local Honda motorcycle dealer to make an appointment for an inspection and repair of the motorcycle. For further information consumers can contact the Customer Relations Department on 03 9270 1348, email customer.relations@honda.com.au or via the website https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus

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-000562