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Campaign 16V-528

Affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer

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Defect summary

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 began on August 26, 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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 16V528000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about engine and cooling on these vehicles: 16, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 16V-528
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
HondaCB300F2015 to 20168
HondaCBR300R2015 to 20168
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.