Recall 16V528000: 2015–2016 Honda CBR300R and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 12, 2016

Manufacturer

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Potentially affected

11,424vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Honda CB300F6 complaints
• 2016 Honda CB300F3 complaints
• 2015 Honda CBR300R5 complaints
• 2016 Honda CBR300R4 complaints