Vehicle recall 12V461000 · September 19, 2012
Honda NC700XC and NC700XDC
Some motorcycles may be equipped with drive chains that contain outer drive plates that were improperly heat-treated, resulting in plate fracture during use.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 NC700XDC and NC700XC motorcycles. Some motorcycles may be equipped with drive chains that contain outer drive plates that were improperly heat-treated, resulting in plate fracture during use.
- Consequence
- If a plate fractures, the motorcycle can unexpectedly lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the drive chain, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 9, 2012. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.
- Notes
- Honda's recall campaign number is S54.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 www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V461000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 19, 2012
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- S54
- Owner notification
- October 9, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,542
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda NC700XC (2012): 2012
- Honda NC700XDC (2012): 2012
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