Outboard engine in recreational craft
Injuries Recreational crafts Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0437/07 |
| Brand | Honda |
| Category | Recreational crafts |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | BF 150 A |
| Published | 18 May 2007 |
Risk Description
The gear lever may break at the weld area, whereupon users may have difficulty changing or selecting gear and may be unable to proceed. If this happens when the motor is running and in gear, it is possible to reduce speed, stop the engine and manoeuvre, but collisions may occur because the craft is drifting.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the Recreational Craft Directive.There have been six breakdowns of this kind reported worldwide.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Outboard engine for recreational craft