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Recall: Honda VT750CS motorcycles - back angle sensor
PRA number: 2011/12696
Date created: 27th June 2011
Product information
Product description
2010 year model Honda VT750CS motorcycles.
Identifying features
VIN range: JH2RC50U*AK600001 - JH2RC50U*AK600105
(* denotes check digit)
Target number: 95
What are the hazards?
Failure of the Back Angle Sensor, due to vibration, can cause the engine to shut down while riding. If this happens whilst in operation there is potential for the rider to lose control of the motorcycle resulting in an accident.
What are the defects?
The unique vibration characteristics of this particular model can cause resonance that may affect the operation of the Back Angle Sensor. If the sensor is affected, it can cause the engine to shut off during normal riding conditions and the engine cannot be re-started until the ignition switch has been turned off and back on.
Where the product was sold
- Nationally
Supplier
Honda Australia MPE Pty Ltd
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail.
Owners are advised to present their machine at their nearest Honda dealer for modification. The Dealer will carry out the fitting of a new Back Angle Sensor at no charge to the owner.