Details as follows:
Identifying features
Target number 163
What is the defect?
Due to improper heat treatment of some drive chain outer plates, some of the plates may have excessive hardness. This may lead to fracturing of the outer plates, causing the drive chain to fly off while in motion.
What is the hazard?
If the drive chain outer plates fail, the drive chain may fly off while in motion, causing the rider to lose the ability to slow down using engine braking or to accelerate.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Honda dealerships
Supplier
Honda MPE
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.