America Honda Motor recalls
America Honda Motor boats have 1 recall campaign on record across 9,666 reported units. Below is every campaign, what it covers, and how to confirm a specific hull was fixed before you buy.
America Honda Motor Corp Inc, the manufacturer of Honda Marine outboard engines, has one recall on record with the U.S. Coast Guard. Campaign 070012T, issued in April 2007, covered a shift arm fracture defect affecting 9,666 units of the BF135A and BF150A models. Buyers evaluating boats equipped with these engines should verify that the remedy was performed.
All America Honda Motor recalls
- ⚠ Recall
070012T4/12/2007SHIFT ARM MAY FRACTURE
What this means before you buy →
What to check before you buy a used America Honda Motor
- Identify the outboard engine model and serial number on any boat you are considering
- Confirm with a Honda Marine dealer whether your engine serial number falls within the affected range for campaign 070012T
- Request service records or a dealer inspection showing the shift arm remedy was completed
- Walk away or negotiate a remedy escrow if the seller cannot document the repair
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has America Honda Motor Corp Inc issued for marine engines?
One recall is on record: campaign 070012T in April 2007 for shift arm fractures on BF135A and BF150A outboards.
Which Honda outboard models were recalled?
The BF135A and BF150A models were subject to the 2007 shift arm recall. A total of 9,666 units were affected.
What was the safety issue in the Honda marine recall?
The shift arm could fracture, which would compromise the ability to control the engine's gear selection and pose a safety risk.
How do I check if a used boat's Honda engine was part of the recall?
Contact a Honda Marine dealer with the engine's serial number and model to confirm whether it falls within the affected range for campaign 070012T and whether the remedy was completed.