The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V528000·Announced 2016-07-12

Honda Recalls 2015-2016 CB300F and CBR300R Motorcycles for Engine Defect

Honda is recalling 2015-2016 CB300F and CBR300R motorcycles because an improperly machined crankshaft may cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (crankshaft/bearing retainer failure) that can cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects or significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R, and CB300F motorcycles. The recall involves 11,424 vehicles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft, which can result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.

If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text.

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. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CBR300R, CB300F
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
11,424

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 (2)

  • CBR300R
  • CB300F

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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