Vehicle recall 19V412000 · June 4, 2019
Honda CMX300, CB300R and 2 more models
The circlip, on the transmission's main shaft, may detach allowing for gear misalignment.
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 2019 CB300R, 2018 CBR300R, 2018 CRF250L, 2018 CRF250L Rally, and 2018-2019 CMX300 motorcycles. The circlip, on the transmission's main shaft, may detach allowing for gear misalignment.
- Consequence
- A misaligned gear can shift the transmission from neutral into gear during engine start, potentially resulting in unexpected motorcycle movement or seize the transmission and rear wheel while the motorcycle is in motion. Both conditions increase the risk of crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission main shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KK3.
- 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
- 19V412000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 4, 2019
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- KK3
- Owner notification
- July 8, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,898
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda CB300R (2019): 2019
- Honda CBR300R (2018): 2018
- Honda CMX300 (2018-2019): 2019, 2018
- Honda CRF250L (2018): 2018
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