The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15V439000·Announced 2015-07-08

Honda Recalls Multiple Motorcycles Due to Starter Relay Sealant Defect

Honda is recalling specific 2013-2016 motorcycles because incorrect sealant on the starter relay may cause electrical power loss and engine stalling.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where a crash risk is identified due to engine stalling, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. The recall involves approximately 47,168 vehicles.

In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch. This defect may result in a loss of power to the electrical system. A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0. 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.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA VT750, CB500, CB300F, NC700X
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
47,168

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 (13)

  • VT750
  • CB500
  • CB300F
  • NC700X
  • CBR650
  • CBR600
  • NSS300
  • ST1300PA
  • VT1300
  • CBR500
  • CTX700
  • CRF250L
  • CBR300R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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