Honda ST1300A problems & recalls

Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 st1300 motorcycles manufactured from november 15, 2007,through may 27, 2010, model year 2008 through 2010 st1300a motorcycles manufactured from november 7, 2007, through april 6, 2010, and model year 2009 st1300pa police motorcycles, manufactured from november 18, 2008, through december 8, 2009. when the rear suspension of the motorcycle is repeatedly bottomed out (fully compressed), the rear brake reservoir hose may become damaged and leak brake fluid.

Risk: The rider will experience a loss of rear brake performance or function which increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealer will replace the rear brake reservoir hose free of charge. the safety recall began on july 30, 2011. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.

Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. the recall began on august 2, 2006. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

Problem: Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. a seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.

Risk: If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. a loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. if leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. the recall began on january 31, 2005. owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the main wire harness has a ground distribution connector that is incorrectly assembled. some electrical circuits may overheat and short, including the fuel pump.

Risk: If the fuel pump stops working, the engine will stall without warning, which could cause a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the ground distribution connector for overheating damage. if any damage is found, the wire harness will be replaced. if no damage is found, the connectors will be assembled properly. the recall began on december 8, 2004. owners should contact honda at 866-784-1870.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the routing of some wire harnesses may allow a connector to contact and chafe against the fuel tank.

Risk: Eventually the chafing may cause a short circuit and blow an ignition system fuse. the engine will then stall without warning, which could cause a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the wire harness connector position and check for damage. if any damage is found, dealers will replace the necessary parts. if no damage is found, dealers will reposition the connector, and make sure adequate clearance exists. the recall began on december 8, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.