Honda Marine BF250 iST outboard motor
Published 30 January 2017
Product
Honda intelligent shift and throttle (iST) is a factory fitted option to the Honda BF250 outboard motor.
Why it was recalled
Due to a loose or intermittent ground wire connection of the iST gearshift actuator, the position sensor may not recognise the true NEUTRAL position.
Hazard
Remote possibility for the outboard motor to shift unexpectedly into FORWARD or REVERSE gear while the control head is in the NEUTRAL position, causing the vessel to move abruptly. The engine may remain locked in gear when the operator shifts into NEUTRAL from FORWARD or REVERSE gear.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.