Vehicle recall 16V528000 · July 12, 2016
Honda CB300F and CBR300R
The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.
- Consequence
- If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.
- 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V528000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 12, 2016
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- KB9
- Owner notification
- August 26, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,424
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda CB300F (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Honda CBR300R (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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