NHTSA recall campaign
16V528000
ManufacturerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Reported2016-07-12Affected11,424 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →