2013-2016 Honda CB300F/CB500/CBR300R +10 - Electrical System recall

Model years: 2013-2016
Makes: Honda
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Potential units affected: 47,168 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2015-07-08

Affected vehicles

2016 Honda NC700X
2015 Honda CB300F
2015 Honda CB500
2015 Honda CBR300R
2015 Honda CBR500
2015 Honda CBR600
2015 Honda CBR650
2015 Honda CRF250L
2015 Honda CTX700
2015 Honda NC700X
2015 Honda NSS300
2015 Honda ST1300PA
2015 Honda VT1300
2015 Honda VT750
2014 Honda CB500
2014 Honda CBR500
2014 Honda CBR650
2014 Honda CRF250L
2014 Honda CTX700
2014 Honda NC700X
2014 Honda NSS300
2014 Honda ST1300PA
2014 Honda VT1300
2014 Honda VT750
2013 Honda ST1300PA

What’s the problem?

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. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.

What could happen?

A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What’s the fix?

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.