Honda Motorcycles CBR300RA recall: Engine may stop / stall and fail to re-start
- What's wrong
- Improper machining of the crankpin hole along with sulphur found in the engine oil and traces of coolant which generate hydrogen sulphide can corrode the silver plating of the connecting rod bearing retainer eventually allowing the bearings to turn and causing the engine to stop.
- What to do
- Contact a Honda Motorcycles dealer to book the free repair. Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the crankshaft assembly with new countermeasure part.
What’s wrong
Improper machining of the crankpin hole along with sulphur found in the engine oil and traces of coolant which generate hydrogen sulphide can corrode the silver plating of the connecting rod bearing retainer eventually allowing the bearings to turn and causing the engine to stop.
The fix
Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the crankshaft assembly with new countermeasure part.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBR300RA | 23 May 2014 | 2 Apr 2016 | 408 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 19 January 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.