CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014 NSS300 and NSS300A scooters manufactured June 18, 2013, to September 12, 2013. The rear brake line connection on the affected vehicles may have been improperly tightened, allowing brake fluid to leak.
- Risk
- If the rear brake line leaks, there would be a reduction of loss of rear brake pressure and therefore rear braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the rear brake line connection to specification, and fill the rear brake fluid reservoir, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JY3.
- 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
The rear brake line connection on certain scooters may have been tightened improperly during manufacture, allowing brake fluid to leak. If the rear brake line leaks, rear brake pressure and rear braking function can be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify affected owners. Dealers will tighten the rear brake line connection to specification and fill the rear brake fluid reservoir as necessary, free of charge. Owners can also contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your scooter is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda NSS300 | 2014 |
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