National product recalls
For Yamaha YMF550FAY ATV and Honda CB400Details as follows:
YAMAHA YFM550FAY MODEL YEAR 2009
Identifying features
JY4AJ39Wxxx000016 - JY4AJ39Wxxxx000771
What are the hazards?
Reduced steering function which may cause an accident resulting in serious injury or death
What are the defects?
On non Electronic Power Steering (EPS) models, under certain riding conditions, the steering column support assembly can crack near the mounting area on some units due to insufficient strength.
Where the product was sold
National
Traders who sold this product
Yamaha dealers nationally
Supplier
Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd
What should consumers do?
Yamaha Motor Australia will contact all owners by direct mail. Owners should contact their local Yamaha dealer to set up an appointment to have your unit remedied free of charge. If you need help finding a Yamaha dealer in your area, simply visit www.yamaha-motor.com.au/dealers/all or call 1300 593 600.
HONDA CB400 2008-2009 MODELS
Target number
1136units
Identifying features
2008 model
VIN: JH2NC42U*8K010001 - JH2NC42U*8K010312
VIN: JH2NC42U*8M000001 - JH2NC42U*8M000200
(*denotes check digit)
2009 model
VIN: JH2NC42U*9K100001 - JH2NC42U*9M100622
(*denotes check digit)
What are the hazards?
Can cause corrosion on electrical contact points, leading to poor electrical contact, resulting in possibility of No Stop Lamp operation while braking by rear brake only.
What are he defects?
Due to improper mounting position of the Rear Brake Light Switch assembly, the temperature of the switch assembly may be increased by heat from catalytic converter. Therefore, if the switch assembly is cooled with some external water (ie. rain or puddle), the water can penetrate into the switch cover inside.
Where the product was sold
National
Supplier
Honda Australia MPE Pty Ltd
Supplier's web site
www.hondampe.com.au
What should consumers do?
Customers will be required to present their machine at their nearest Honda dealer for modification. The dealer will carry out the fitting of a new rear brake light switch at no charge to the owner. Honda will directly contact all customers by mail.
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