2008 Honda ST1300A Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Honda ST1300A recalls

Most common 2008 Honda ST1300A problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2

What owners report

2012-03-16, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THIS BIKE HAS A 'LINKED BRAKE SYSTEM', SIMILAR TO THAT IN USE BY THE GOLDWING. (IN FACT, THE GOLDWING HAS AN ACTIVE RECALL BECAUSE OF THIS BRAKE SYSTEM.) THIS IS TO REPORT THAT THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SECONDARY MASTER CYLINDER (SMC) HAD ACCUMULATED WATER AND CORRODED TO THE POINT THAT MY REAR BRAKES WOULDN'T RELEASE. IN 2008, HONDA RE-ENGINEERED SOME ASPECTS OF THIS SMC (ESSENTIALLY CREATED A DRAIN TROUGH), THOUGH IT DID NOT HELP. I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM WHILE PERFORMING A ROUTINE BRAKE FLUID CHANGE AND TOOK MULTIPLE PICTURES. EVERY PERSON WHO HAS SEEN THESE PHOTOS HAVE BEEN HORRIFIED TO SEE THE CONDITION OF THE SMC AND THE PISTON THAT PORTS FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES. THIS FAILU

2012-03-04, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE REAR BRAKE ON MY MOTORCYCLE STARTED STICKING/GRABBING AND NOT RELEASING FROM TIME TO TIME.THEN IT STARTED TO HAPPEN MORE OFTEN TO THE POINT WHERE I HAD TO BRING IT IN TO THE HONDA DEALER FOR REPAIR.ON NOVEMBER 5, 2011 THEY RECEIVED MY MOTORCYCLE FOR SERVICE AND IT WAS NOT RETURNED TO ME UNTIL FEBRUARY 9, 2012. THE HONDA DEALER INFORMED ME THE STICKING/GRABBING PROBLEM WAS "FIXED". WHEN I INQUIRED WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM THEY COULD NOT TELL ME BECAUSE THEY HAD REPLACED SO MANY DIFFERENT PARTS THAT THEY COULDN'T PIN POINT WHAT THE PROBLEM REALLY WAS. DURING THE THREE MONTHS THAT MY MOTORCYCLE WAS IN FOR SERVICE I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE AND IT IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM ON THE HONDA ST13

2008 Honda ST1300A questions

Does the 2008 Honda ST1300A have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2008 Honda ST1300A: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda ST1300A?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Honda ST1300A has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.