Honda recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Cb300F 2015–2016
- Honda Cbr300R 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V528000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 12, 2016
- Owners notified
- Aug 26, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11,424
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 16, 2015 to Apr 24, 2016
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Honda recall: Exterior lighting May 24, 2021
- Honda recall: Power train Jun 4, 2019
- Honda recall: Electrical system Jul 8, 2015
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.