Honda CB300F, CBR300R (2015-2016): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 16V528000 · Jul 12, 2016 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
11,424
vehicles affected
11,424
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V528000
- Date
- Jul 12, 2016
- Maker
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Units affected
- 11,424
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling > Engine
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
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 can happen
If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V528000?
2 models: Honda CB300F (2015-2016), Honda CBR300R (2015-2016), about 11,424 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V528000?
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.
What can happen?
If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.