Product recall: Honda CBR1000RR-R SP
Gear shift bolt triggers recall of Honda's new and limited edition sporting flagshipThe Australian Competition & Consumer Commission has issued a product safety recall for the recently introduced Honda CBR1000RR-R SP.
The recall concerns an insecurely fastened gear change pivot bolt, and affects 20 examples of the limited-edition, $49,999 (plus on-roads) model sold between June 1 and October 22, 2020.
Details of the product recall are as follows…
What are the defects?
The motorcycles gear change pivot bolt may loosen due to repeated heavy shifting of the gears. In some cases, the bolt will loosen and break off, resulting in the release of the gear change pedal and a failure to change gears.
What are the hazards?
If there is a failure to change gears while riding, this could increase the risk of an accident and injury or death to rider(s) and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact their nearest Honda motorcycle dealer and arrange for their motorcycle to be inspected and repaired at their earliest opportunity.
Click here to view the original ACCC product recall notice or call Honda's customer relations department on 1300 559 846 for more information.
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