Honda Recall 12V461000: Power Train

NHTSA recall 12V461000 · announced September 19, 2012 · filed by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · 1,542 units affected

The problem

Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 NC700XDC and NC700XC motorcycles. Some motorcycles may be equipped with drive chains that contain outer drive plates that were improperly heat-treated, resulting in plate fracture during use.

The risk

If a plate fractures, the motorcycle can unexpectedly lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the drive chain, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 9, 2012. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Honda's recall campaign number is S54.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Honda Nc700xc
• 2012 Honda Nc700xdc

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.