CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2023 Rebel 300 (CMX300) motorcycles. The right engine crank house cover was incorrectly painted, allowing the press-fit plug to fall out.
- Risk
- Oil can leak onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire without the plug, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the right crank case cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KP2.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A right-side engine crankcase cover on certain motorcycles was incorrectly painted, which can cause the press-fit plug in the cover to fall out. Without the plug, engine oil can leak onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire.
Oil on the exhaust pipe creates a fire risk, and oil on the rear tire can cause loss of traction, increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
Dealers will replace the right crankcase cover free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. You can contact American Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870 (Honda recall number KP2), and you should check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda CMX300 | 2023 |
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