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NHTSARecalled Jul 12, 2016 · #16V528000

Connecting Rod Bearing Retainer may Fail

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Description

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

Product details

Product
Connecting Rod Bearing Retainer may Fail
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model numbers
CBR300RA, CBR300R, CB300F
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice