CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch on certain motorcycles. As a result, the electrical system may lose power.
A loss of electrical power can cause the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to any sudden loss of power to the electrical system and get the motorcycle checked.
Honda will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch free of charge. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
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