Vehicle recall 11V356000 · July 11, 2011
Honda ST1300, ST1300A and 1 more model
When the rear suspension of the motorcycle is repeatedly bottomed out (fully compressed), the rear brake reservoir hose may become damaged and leak brake fluid.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 ST1300 motorcycles manufactured from November 15, 2007,through may 27, 2010, model year 2008 through 2010 ST1300A motorcycles manufactured from November 7, 2007, through April 6, 2010, and model year 2009 ST1300PA police motorcycles, manufactured from November 18, 2008, through December 8, 2009. When the rear suspension of the motorcycle is repeatedly bottomed out (fully compressed), the rear brake reservoir hose may become damaged and leak brake fluid.
- Consequence
- The rider will experience a loss of rear brake performance or function which increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the rear brake reservoir hose free of charge. The safety recall began on July 30, 2011. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
- Notes
- Honda safety recall no. R86.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V356000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 11, 2011
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- R86
- Owner notification
- July 30, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,232
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda ST1300 (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Honda ST1300A (2008-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008
- Honda ST1300PA (2009): 2009
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