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.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
REMEDY:
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 31, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda’s number for this recall is KB9.
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.
MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: RCAK-16V528-8090
PART 573 SAFETY DEFECT NON-COMPLIANCE REPORT: RCLRPT-16V528-8965
MANUFACTURER’S NOTICE TO DEALERS/CONSUMERS: RCMN-16V528-0315
MANUFACTURER’S NOTICE TO DEALERS/CONSUMERS: RCMN-16V528-0985
MANUFACTURER’S NOTICE TO DEALERS/CONSUMERS: RCMN-16V528-3951
MANUFACTURER’S NOTICE TO DEALERS/CONSUMERS: RCMN-16V528-5083
MANUFACTURER’S NOTICE TO DEALERS/CONSUMERS: RCMN-16V528-8879
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN & REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS: RCRIT-16V528-0598
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN & REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS: RCRIT-16V528-3836
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN & REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS: RCRIT-16V528-4889
TIMELINE OF EVENTS AND CHRONOLOGY: RMISC-16V528-5707
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V528000
Component(s): ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,424
Vehicle Make Model Model Year(s)
- HONDA CB300F 2015-2016
- HONDA CBR300R 2015-2016