Honda ST1300PA problems & recalls

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.

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.