Honda recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If a plate fractures, the motorcycle can unexpectedly lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Nc700Xc 2012
- Honda Nc700Xdc 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V461000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 19, 2012
- Owners notified
- Oct 9, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,542
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 25, 2012 to Jul 12, 2012
- Part
- Power train
- Maker's own recall number
- S54
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.