Recall 16V528000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Report Date
20160712
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Affected Vehicles
4 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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 began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | HONDA | CB300F |
| 2015 | HONDA | CBR300R |
| 2016 | HONDA | CB300F |
| 2016 | HONDA | CBR300R |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.