May 15, 2003 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE What is the reason for this notice? Honda MPE Pty. Ltd. is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain Honda BF175, BF200 and BF225 outboards motors. Our records indicate that you may own one of these products. What is the problem? The routing of the engine wiring harness may allow contact with the throttle body under normal running conditions. Eventually, the repeated contact may wear through the wire’s insulation and cause a short circuit. This may cause a blown fuse (15A) and the engine will stop, or the short may cause the throttle cable to overheat and become difficult to move or, in the worst case, the throttle could become stuck.
If you have experienced a blown 15 amp fuse, or your throttle operation is not normal, we strongly recommend that you stop using your outboard motor until it has been inspected and the condition has been corrected. What should you do? We have developed an insulation kit to protect the harness from being rubbed through. Please contact your servicing Honda Marine dealer to make an appointment to have your BF175, BF200 or BF225 inspected and repaired. The dealer will complete the recall procedure, free of charge. If you need information regarding the location and phone number of your nearest Honda Marine servicing dealer, please contact us at:
1800 807 590 or access our dealer locator on 1800-241-173 or on our website at www.hondamarine.com.au Who to contact if you experience problems? If you are not satisfied with the service you receive from your Honda dealer, you may contact: Honda Marine Service Department 1954-1956 Hume Hwy Campbellfield, VIC 3160 If you have any questions. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter which your Honda servicing dealer cannot answer, please call Honda Marine service department on (03) 9270 1111. It is our goal to provide you with the highest quality products and the best after-sale service. We apologise for any inconvenience this situation may cause.
We thank you for your purchase of a Honda product. Sincerely, Honda Marine. Bruce Butt Service Manager Page 20 of 20