2003 Honda ST1300A
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2003 Honda ST1300A. Newest first.
Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake IS applied. a seal in some pcvs IS improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. a loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. if leakage IS confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. the recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.
On certain motorcycles, the main wire harness has a ground distribution connector that IS incorrectly assembled. some electrical circuits may overheat and short, including the fuel pump.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fuel pump stops working, the engine will stall without warning, which could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the ground distribution connector for overheating damage. if any damage IS found, the wire harness will be replaced. if no damage IS found, the connectors will be assembled properly. the recall began on december 8, 2004. owners should contact honda at 866-784-1870.
On certain motorcycles, the routing of some wire harnesses may allow a connector to contact and chafe against the fuel tank.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Eventually the chafing may cause a short circuit and blow an ignition system fuse. the engine will then stall without warning, which could cause a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the wire harness connector position and check for damage. If any damage IS found, dealers will replace the necessary parts. if no damage IS found, dealers will reposition the connector, and make sure adequate clearance exists. the recall began on december 8, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Owner complaints
5 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Tires
The front tire on my motorcycle, a dunlop roadsmart size 120/70zr-18, suffered a catastrophic failure while traveling on the freeway. visual evidence suggests the belt separated under the tread, then split the tire carcass resulting in about a 3 inch gash and a rapid loss of pressure. it does not…
The front tire on my motorcycle, a dunlop roadsmart size 120/70zr-18, suffered a catastrophic failure while traveling on the freeway. visual evidence suggests the belt separated under the tread, then split the tire carcass resulting in about a 3 inch gash and a rapid loss of pressure. it does not appear to be the result of hitting a road hazard. luckily I managed to get the motorcycle off the road safely. I have detailed photographs of the failure at http://usmotogpfans.com/pix/main.php?g2_itemid=117. the tire IS being held at a motorcycle dealership who did my repairs, belleville honda in belleville il. the failure looks nearly identical to this one experienced by another rider using the same tire model, brand and size: http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1001288&postcount=33 here's an even more spectacular one: http://www.st1300.us.com/showpost.php?p=5430 and several others: http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=999875 http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1000715 http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1096975 http://www.st1300.us.com/showpost.php?p=5399 this exact tire model and size appears to be prone to these catastrophic failures. the manufacturer has been made aware and has thus far taken no action. I hope the nhtsa can force some response before someone gets killed. btw, your web interface does not include the correct tire size, so I was not able to enter the right figure. it was 120/70zr-18. the closest your site allows me to enter IS 125/70zr-18, which doesn't exist in this tire model. I entered it anyway, as there was no other way to get past the screen. *Tr
- Tires
I had the front dunlop roadsmart tire of my motor cycle develop a large blister after a ride of approx. 60 miles.(total tire mileage IS 13,800m) the blister size IS 4 inches long, 2 inches wide and 0.5inches high. This caused a dangerous vibration through the motorcycle and badly affected the…
I had the front dunlop roadsmart tire of my motor cycle develop a large blister after a ride of approx. 60 miles.(total tire mileage IS 13,800m) the blister size IS 4 inches long, 2 inches wide and 0.5inches high. This caused a dangerous vibration through the motorcycle and badly affected the handling of the motorcycle. The tire size IS 120/70/zr18. The pressure was set at the recommended pressure by the manufacturer (42psi) and there were no road hazards encountered at the time the blister occurred. A complaint e-mail was sent to dunlop on 6/22/2010 requesting comments on this blister but to date no reply has been received. *Tr
- Electrical system › Wiring
(1) no failure has occurred yet. (2) potential failure - the main wire harness has a ground distribution connector. the connector was improperly wired and could overheat. if the connector overheats, power to various circuits could be lost. as aresult, a loss of critical lighting or engine power…
(1) no failure has occurred yet. (2) potential failure - the main wire harness has a ground distribution connector. the connector was improperly wired and could overheat. if the connector overheats, power to various circuits could be lost. as aresult, a loss of critical lighting or engine power could occur without warning, which could cause a crash. (3) nothing has been done by the dealer to correct this problem - according to the dealer the parts needed to repair this failure are not available till july 2005 thus the dealer IS unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable period of time (60 days from the date I first contacted the dealer for repair).*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Parts are not available for honda recalls nhtsa 04v568000 and 04v549000. recalls came out over 90 days ago. they have had my bike for over 30 days. dealer cannot do work because of lack of parts. I feel honda not living up to intent of the recall in failing to provide expedient repair.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Honda motorcycle wiring harness safety recall. *nm recall campaign : 04v568000. the consumer stated that he IS having difficulty getting honda to comply with the safety recall of his motorcycle. the consumer stated that the problem centers on the fact that american honda issues parts required…
Honda motorcycle wiring harness safety recall. *nm recall campaign : 04v568000. the consumer stated that he IS having difficulty getting honda to comply with the safety recall of his motorcycle. the consumer stated that the problem centers on the fact that american honda issues parts required by the recall to the selling dealer. american honda will not send parts to the local dealer, they will only send parts to the selling dealer and the consumer purchased the motorcycle in ohio, and he does not live there. *Tc
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128559Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-045, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-046, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, American Honda is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, American Honda will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.
- 10128531Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
- 10032953Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. No models listed.
- 10025523Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10015343Linked braking system (lbs) proportional control valve (pcv) leakage safety recall.
- 10015331Safety recall to replace the ground connector gap on all 2003-2004 st1300/a models. Honda.
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