2015–2016 Honda CB300F & 2015–2016 Honda CBR300R recall: engine
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V528000
- Manufacturer recall #
- KB9
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Vehicles affected
- 11,424
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Owner phone
- 1-866-784-1870
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 26, 2016
- Built
- Oct 16, 2015 – Apr 24, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.