Honda Recalls ST1300 Motorcycles for Rear Brake Hose Leak Risk
Honda is recalling 2008-2010 ST1300 motorcycles because the rear brake hose may leak fluid, causing loss of rear braking and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that results in a loss of function and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 ST1300 and ST1300A motorcycles, as well as model year 2009 ST1300PA police motorcycles. The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 2007 and May 2010 for the ST1300/ST1300A models, and between November 2008 and December 2009 for the ST1300PA model. A total of 2,232 vehicles are affected by this recall.
The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake reservoir hose may become damaged and leak brake fluid if the rear suspension is repeatedly bottomed out (fully compressed). This leakage can result in a loss of rear brake performance or function, which increases the risk of a crash.
The safety recall began on July 30, 2011. Dealers will replace the rear brake reservoir hose free of charge. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- HONDA ST1300A, ST1300, ST1300PA
- Brand
- HONDA
- Manufacturer
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,232
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- ST1300A
- ST1300
- ST1300PA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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