HONDA NC700XC 2012: POWER TRAIN

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If a plate fractures, the motorcycle can unexpectedly lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.