The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13V307000·Announced 2013-07-10

Honda Recalls 2014 CTX700 Motorcycles for ABS Malfunction Risk

Honda is recalling 2014 CTX700 motorcycles because a manufacturing error may cause the Anti-Lock Brake System to malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.

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 increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014 CTX700 motorcycles manufactured between March 6, 2013, and April 11, 2013. The recall involves 235 vehicles.

Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose its anti-lock functionality. If the anti-lock function does not perform properly, it may allow for wheel lock-up and skidding, which increases the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS modulator free of charge. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009. Honda's recall number is JB0. 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 visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CTX700
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
235

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 (1)

  • CTX700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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