NHTSA Campaign 16V528000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Filed by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.).
NHTSA campaign 16V528000 covers 4 vehicles and concerns the engine and engine cooling:engine. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Reported December 7, 2016
Vehicles covered by 16V528000 (4)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 16V528000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.