Honda Recalls 13 Models from 2013-2016 For Stalling Issue

[Gabe]

Honda Recalls 13 Models from 2013-2016 For Stalling Issue

45,153 Honda cruisers, sportbikes, dual-sports and baggers are on the recall list for potential electrical system defect.

The following report is filed with the NHTSA:

Report Receipt Date: July 8, 2015
NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V439000
Component(s): Electrical System
Potential Number of Units Affected: 45,153
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

THE RECALL: 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.

THE FIX: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.

MORE RECALL INFORMATION: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov.

http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/motorcycle-recall-news-honda-recalls-13-models-2013-2016-stalling-issue-cruisers-sportbikes-dual?src=SOC&dom=fb

 

[Warren]

I am surprised that the number of units affected is 45K when you look at the number of models involved. I would have thought Honda would have sold more of these.

 

[bicyclist]

I am surprised that the number of units affected is 45K when you look at the number of models involved. I would have thought Honda would have sold more of these.

It only affected certain bikes among those listed. For instance, I have a 2013 CRF250L, but my VIN is not one of recalls. Could be that they have several suppliers of that switch and only one of them screwed up.

 

[dnktng]

My CB500X is in the recall. Here is a link to the recall instructions for those that are interested. If your VIN is applicable, then Honda will inspect to see if your starter relay is a potentially from a bad lot.

The same starter relay has been used since 1998 in many models and is available in Honda's parts system. It's $44 for a new OEM starter relay from Honda if a owner wants to buy one and install it themselves. That would avoid waiting for Honda to assemble & ship out recall kits, mailing out notifications, scheduling a day to drop the bike off, and have someone else disassemble my motorcycle. I inspected my starter relay using the linked recall instruction and it is in the bad lot. I haven't decided if I'll do it myself for $44 or wait and do it for free under the recall at some later, inconvenient time. It's about as difficult to replace the relay as it is a battery.