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.