Honda Recall 16V528000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine

NHTSA recall 16V528000 · announced July 12, 2016 · filed by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · 11,424 units affected

The problem

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.

The risk

If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Honda Cb300f
• 2016 Honda Cb300f
• 2015 Honda Cbr300r
• 2016 Honda Cbr300r

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