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Recall 15V-439: 2015 Honda CB300F, 2014–2015 Honda CB500F and 12 more

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall for electrical system, reported to NHTSA on Jul 1, 2015, covering about 47,168 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-439
Report date
Jul 1, 2015
Vehicles affected
47,168
Owners notified
Aug 31, 2015

The 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.

The risk

A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)
ComponentElectrical System › Starter Assembly › Relay
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V439000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Honda CB300F2015All years
Honda CB500F2014, 2015All years
Honda CB500X2014, 2015All years
Honda CBR300R2015All years
Honda CBR5002014, 2015All years
Honda CBR6002015All years
Honda CBR6502014, 2015All years
Honda CRF250L2014, 2015All years
Honda CTX7002014, 2015All years
Honda NC700X2014, 2015, 2016All years
Honda NSS3002014, 2015All years
Honda Shadow Phantom2014, 2015All years
Honda ST1300PA2013, 2014, 2015All years
Honda VT13002014, 2015All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-439?

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.

How is recall 15V-439 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.