2015 HONDA CBR300R

2 recalls — 8 complaints — 10 TSBs

16V528000 Jul 12, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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.
11,424 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
15V439000 Jul 8, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Defect Description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the s... Read more
Consequence
A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
47,168 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

8 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE5
POWER TRAIN2
WHEELS1
ENGINE May 1, 2019
Incident date: Apr 25, 2019
IM HAVING TROUBLES WITH DOWNSHIFTING, THE CLUTCH IS FINE AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT SPOCKET SEEMS SUPER LOOSE. I HAVE TO ROCK IT TO GET IT INTO FIRST. I WAS RIDING THE OTHER DAY AND OUT OF KNOW WHERE MY BIKE SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHIFT DOIN 45 IN 5TH. SO I DONE ALIL REASEARCH AND THERE WAS A REC... Read more
POWER TRAIN May 1, 2019
Incident date: Apr 25, 2019
IM HAVING TROUBLES WITH DOWNSHIFTING, THE CLUTCH IS FINE AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT SPOCKET SEEMS SUPER LOOSE. I HAVE TO ROCK IT TO GET IT INTO FIRST. I WAS RIDING THE OTHER DAY AND OUT OF KNOW WHERE MY BIKE SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHIFT DOIN 45 IN 5TH. SO I DONE ALIL REASEARCH AND THERE WAS A REC... Read more
ENGINE Aug 2, 2018
Incident date: Jun 9, 2018
WHILE RIDING HOME ON THE HIGHWAY I HEARD A LOUD POP. FELT LIKE THE BACK TIRE WAS LOCKING UP ON ME. ONCE I GOT OFF THE MOTORCYCLE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE.
ENGINE Oct 18, 2016
Incident date: Jul 8, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more
ENGINE Oct 11, 2016
Incident date: Oct 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE... Read more
POWER TRAIN Oct 11, 2016
Incident date: Oct 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE... Read more
WHEELS Oct 11, 2016
Incident date: Oct 5, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE... Read more
ENGINE Sep 16, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
I RECEIVED A WARANTEE RECALL NOTICE FOR MY HONDA CB300R MOTORCYCLE EARLY AUGUST. IT IS NOW MIDDLE,LATE SEPT. ALMOST 60 DAYS. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPAIRED AS DESCRIBED ON HONDA SAFTEY RECALL NOTICE NHTSA RECALL 16V-528 AT THE HONDA LOCATION AT 14827 N CAVE CREEK RD. PHOENIX AZ. 8... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2015 HONDA CBR300R

10 manufacturer communications from 6 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
113200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY4
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
140000 AIR BAGS1
010000 STEERING1
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR1
200000 WHEELS1
A15060D Aug 3, 2017
010000 STEERING
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering
A15060D Aug 3, 2017
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering
DEN-K3Q5J-06 May 5, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
THIS COMMUNICATION IS INFORMING HONDA OF A DELAMINATION ISSUES WITHIN AN I.C. PRODUCED BY NXP AND ASSEMBLED INTO AIRBAG SENSOR SUPPLIED BY DENSO INTERNATIONAL AMERICA, INC. THIS DELAMINATION ISSUE MANIFESTS ITSELF AS AN OPEN CIRCUIT WITHIN
DLR MSG - MC - E Dec 21, 2015
113200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
DEALER MESSAGE - HONDA IS EXPANDING SOME VIN RANGES WITHIN THE EXISTING SAFETY RECALL OF MULTIPLE MODELS (S/B MULTI-MODEL: STARTER RELAY SWITCH #1 REVISED: AUGUST 2015) ORIGINALLY LAUNCHED JULY 2015. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THERE MAY BE A DEFE
Service Bulletin Dec 21, 2015
113200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
Service bulletin - Honda Motor Co., Ltd is conducting a Safety Recall of motorcycles and scooters listed in the AFFECTED UNITS section of this bulletin. Honda has determined that a defect within certain starter relay switch assemblies can c
SERVICE BULLETIN Sep 2, 2015
113200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS LISTED IN THE AFFECTED UNITS SECTION OF THIS BULLETIN. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT WITHIN CERTAIN STARTER RELAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES CAN
SERVICE BULLETIN Aug 21, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
"SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS LISTED IN THE AFFECTED UNITS SECTION OF THIS BULLETIN. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT WITHIN CERTAIN STARTER RELAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES CAN
SERVICE BULLEITN Jul 16, 2015
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS LISTED IN THE AFFECTED UNITS SECTION OF THIS BULLETIN. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT WITHIN CERTAIN STARTER RELAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES CAN C
SERVICE BULLEITN Jul 16, 2015
113200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS LISTED IN THE AFFECTED UNITS SECTION OF THIS BULLETIN. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT WITHIN CERTAIN STARTER RELAY SWITCH ASSEMBLIES CAN C
MC - The Wrench Sep 5, 2014
200000 WHEELS
Honda technician newsletter - Wheel Stripe Installation at Set-Up

HONDA CBR300R — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA CBR300R across all model years (2015–2021).

6 Total Recalls
16 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HONDA CBR300R — Year by Year

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2016 1 6 View
2015 (current) 2 8

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