Vehicle recall 88V159000 · October 4, 1988
1988 Honda NX650
One or more of the four brake disc mounting bolts could loosen and contact the brake caliper bracket with severe front brake usage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- One or more of the four brake disc mounting bolts could loosen and contact the brake caliper bracket with severe front brake usage.
- Consequence
- Wheel hub could crack and brake disc may separate fromthe hub, resulting in loss of front braking.
- Remedy
- Install an improved front wheel hub.
- Notes
- System: front wheel hub.vehicle description: motorcycles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V159000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 4, 1988
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- October 17, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,032
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Hubcap/cover
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda NX650 (1988): 1988
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