Honda Recall certain CB300R, CBR300R, CRF250L, CRF250L Rally and CMX300 motorcycles

Honda Recall - CB300R

WASHINGTON, DC – June 25, 2019 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –

Honda Recall: Circlip May Detach and Cause Gear Misalignment

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.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V412000

Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components: POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,898

MAKEMODELMODEL YEAR(S)
HONDACB300R2019
HONDACBR300R2019
HONDACMX3002018 – 2019
HONDACRF250L2018

Summary: 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.

Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission main shaft, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda’s number for this recall is KK3.

Notes: 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 www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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