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Recall 15V-439

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalled the 2015 Honda CB300F and 12 other models: Electrical system (starter assembly, relay).

At a glance

Campaign number
15V-439
Reported
July 8, 2015
Vehicles affected
47,168 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

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

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-[removed]. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles