HONDA NC700XC 2012: POWER TRAIN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V461000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HONDA | NC700XC | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2012-10-09 | 2012-09-19 | 2012-09-19 |
Production Dates: 2012-05-25 - 2012-07-12
Manufacturers Involved: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Manufacturer Campaign Number: S54
Component: POWER TRAIN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1542
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
If a plate fractures, the motorcycle can unexpectedly lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
