Honda CBR300R problems & recalls

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 super cub c125, cb500x, cb650r, cbr300r, cbr500r, cbr650r, rebel 300, rebel 500, monkey, 2020 crf250l, grom, 2021 crf300l, and cb500f motorcycles. the rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed july 7, 2021. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is km3.

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2019 cb300r, 2018 cbr300r, 2018 crf250l, 2018 crf250l rally, and 2018-2019 cmx300 motorcycles. the circlip, on the transmission's main shaft, may detach allowing for gear misalignment.

Risk: A misaligned gear can shift the transmission from neutral into gear during engine start, potentially resulting in unexpected motorcycle movement or seize the transmission and rear wheel while the motorcycle is in motion. both conditions increase the risk of crash or injury.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission main shaft, free of charge. the recall began july 8, 2019. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is kk3.

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

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.

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

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.