Vehicle recall 23V261000 · April 12, 2023
2023 Honda CMX300
The right engine crank house cover was incorrectly painted, allowing the press-fit plug to fall out.
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 2023 Rebel 300 (CMX300) motorcycles. The right engine crank house cover was incorrectly painted, allowing the press-fit plug to fall out.
- Consequence
- Oil can leak onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire without the plug, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the right crank case cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KP2.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V261000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 12, 2023
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- KP2
- Owner notification
- May 25, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,461
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Crankcase (pcv)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda CMX300 (2023): 2023
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