2006 Honda ST1300A recalls
Reported Jul 26, 2006 · 1,190,000 vehicles affected · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (Nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.
Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
2006 Honda ST1300A problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 20,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Honda ST1300A complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · at 16,017 miles · reported Sep 28, 2014
After applying the brakes and resuming, the motorcycle had a noticeable drag. I got it the rest of the way home and the rear brake rotor was extremely hot. I put the motorcycle on the center stand and tried to turn the wheel and I could not turn the rear wheel by hand. I researched this problem and concluded it was caused by the secondary master cylinder located on the left front brake caliper. I AM filing the complaint because it seems to be a very widespread problem with the bike affecting years 03-07. If the rear brake were to completely lock up at a high speed it could cause a crash or the…
Service Brakes · at 8,622 miles · reported Sep 8, 2014
The poor design of the secondary master brake cylinder (Smc), which applies the rear brake when the front brakes are in use, allows corrosion, from exposure to the elements, to develop. Water, and road debris collect at the top of the smc, and slowly seeps in past the external rubber boot, and the internal brake rod shaft-seal, where it begins to attack the brake cylinder bore surface. The corrosion causes the smc piston to seize-up within the smc bore, resulting in a failure to release the rear brake caliper. The design of the smc is such that pressurized brake fluid (Provided by the rear…
Service Brakes · at 20,000 miles · reported Jul 8, 2012
After traveling about four miles at low speed on a secondary road, the rear brake of the motorcycle suddenly locked up and I came to an abrupt halt in the line of traffic. I was unable to push the motorcycle off the road and had to call a wrecker to take it to the honda dealer. I was told that there was a malfunction of the secondary master cylinder. When I asked to see the part that had failed, I was told that honda had requested that the part be sent to them for analysis. The dealer told me that they had never seen or heard of this type of malfunction before. The last brake service had been…
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 20,000 miles · reported Aug 31, 2009
I own a 2006 honda st1300 motorcycle with an antilock braking system and linked brakes. With the linked brake system the foot brake controls the center piston on the rear brake rotor and the center piston on each of the two front rotors - for a total of three pistons. The front brake lever controls the two outer pistons on each of the two front rotors and the two outer pistons on the rear brake rotor - for a total of six pistons. The front brake lever operates the rear two pistons by means of a secondary master brake cylinder which is located on the front wheel fork in a position which is…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Honda ST1300A have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2006 Honda ST1300A: 06V-270 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Honda ST1300A?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (3 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 20,000 miles.
Are Honda recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.