HONDA CBR300R 2015: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V528000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | CBR300R | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-08-26 | 2016-07-12 | 2016-07-12 |
Production Dates: 2014-05-09 - 2015-04-03
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: KB9
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11424
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
