NHTSA recall 16V528000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Honda CB300F and 1 more
Reported Jul 12, 201611,424 vehicles affectedHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Maker’s number KB9Built Jun 17, 2014 – May 14, 2015
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 remedy
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.