2003 HONDA ST1300
3 recalls — 11 complaints — 8 TSBs
05V010000 Jan 24, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMBINED-BRAKE SYSTEMS HAVE A PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE (PCV) THAT MECHANICALLY PROPORTIONS BRAKE FORCE WHEN THE REAR BRAKE IS APPLIED. A SEAL IN SOME PCVS IS IMPROPERLY SHAPED, AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequence
IF THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUES TO BE USED AFTER A LEAK OCCURS, THE REAR BRAKE WOULD EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE. A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FORCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE FORLEAKAGE. IF LEAKAGE IS CONFIRMED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PCV FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.
04V568000 Dec 9, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS HAS A GROUND DISTRIBUTION CONNECTOR THAT IS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. SOME ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MAY OVERHEAT AND SHORT, INCLUDING THE FUEL PUMP.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS WORKING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GROUND DISTRIBUTION CONNECTOR FOR OVERHEATING DAMAGE. IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE WIRE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE CONNECTORS WILL BE ASSEMBLED PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.
04V549000 Nov 23, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ROUTING OF SOME WIRE HARNESSES MAY ALLOW A CONNECTOR TO CONTACT AND CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence
EVENTUALLY THE CHAFING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND BLOW AN IGNITION SYSTEM FUSE. THE ENGINE WILL THEN STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR POSITION AND CHECK FOR DAMAGE. IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CONNECTOR, AND MAKE SURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE EXISTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHO... Read more
Complaint Statistics
11 total complaints
1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 6 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
May 7, 2007
Incident date: May 31, 2006
REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE: THE DRIVEN FLANGE BEARINGS WHICH TOGETHER MAKE UP THE RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT LOW MILEAGE. THESE TWO BEARINGS FAILED AT 21,000 MILES, AND WERE DISCOVERED AT A ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE. OTHERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR AND NEAR CATASTROPHIC BEARING FAILURES AT S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Jun 15, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2005
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALLS REPAIRS PERFORMED ON HIS 2003 HONDA ST1300 AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING IT BACK AT THE END OF THE SUMMER TO HAVE THE WORK PERFORMED BECAUSE THEY WERE BUSY. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN#'S 04V549000 AND 05V010000. *SC *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Jun 15, 2005
Incident date: Jun 10, 2005
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALLS REPAIRS PERFORMED ON HIS 2003 HONDA ST1300 AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING IT BACK AT THE END OF THE SUMMER TO HAVE THE WORK PERFORMED BECAUSE THEY WERE BUSY. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN#'S 04V549000 AND 05V010000. *SC *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 28, 2005
Incident date: Nov 8, 2004
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V549000 AND THREE CONSUMER SERVICE AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. NO PARTS FOR THE RECALL WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Mar 23, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2004
RECALL CAMPAIGN. 2003 HONDA ST 1300 MOTORCYCLE, STALLS ON THE INTERSTATE. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN TRYING TO GET HIS MOTORCYCLE REPAIRED EVER SINCE HE RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL ON DEC 20,2004. THE CONSUMER WAS ALREADY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTORCYCLE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS SPORADI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Feb 11, 2005
Incident date: Nov 19, 2004
I WAS AT MY HONDA MOTORCYCLE DEALER TODAY FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE DEALER IS OCALA MOTOR SPORTS IN OCALA, FLORIDA. THEY STATED THAT PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST RECALL ON MY MOTORCYCLE. THE DATE OF THE FIRST RECALL WAS NOV. 19, 2004. IT WAS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 04V549000. THERE HAVE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 11, 2005
Incident date: Nov 19, 2004
I WAS AT MY HONDA MOTORCYCLE DEALER TODAY FOR THE THIRD TIME. THE DEALER IS OCALA MOTOR SPORTS IN OCALA, FLORIDA. THEY STATED THAT PARTS ARE STILL UNAVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST RECALL ON MY MOTORCYCLE. THE DATE OF THE FIRST RECALL WAS NOV. 19, 2004. IT WAS NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID # 04V549000. THERE HAVE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Oct 1, 2004
Incident date: Sep 16, 2004
THERE ARE A GROUP OF WIRES THAT RUN UNDER THE SEAT LATCHING MECHANISM AND UNDER THE TOP GAS TANK THAT RUB AND FRAY. DUE TO THIS ISSUE BEING TALKED ABOUT ON THE ST 1300 CHAT ROOM I CHECKED MINE. THE INSULATION WAS STARTING TO FRAY FROM THE RUBBING ON THE LATCHING MECHANISM. IF THE WIRES WERE TO S... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Aug 24, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2004
2003 MODEL ST1300 MOTORCYCLE. ENGINE QUIT ABRUPTLY AT 75 MPH. IF VEHICLE WAS LEANED INTO TURN OR IN TIGHT PASSING SITUATION SUBSTANTIAL INJURY OR DEATH WOULD PROBABLY RESULT. A VISIT TO THE ST1300 POST YIELDED THE FACT THAT THIS IS A COMMON FAILURE DUE TO THE ROUTING OF A BLACK AND A WHITE WIRE I... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Dec 8, 2003
Incident date: Dec 3, 2003
WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE THE SIDE VENT WAS BLOWING OUT 120 DEGREES OF HOT AIR. CONSUMER SUSTAINED A FIRST DEGREE BURN DUE TO THE HOT AIR. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 26, 2003
Incident date: Aug 5, 2003
ONCE THE TEMPERATURE GETS ABOVE 85 DEGREES OUTSIDE, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE VEHICLE BECOMES UNBEARABLE. ENGINE AVERAGES ABOUT 205 DEGREES NEAR THE CONSUMER'S LEGS.*AK THIS COULD CAUSE BLOOD CLODS AND DEHYDRATION. *PH *JB
Technical Service Bulletins — 2003 HONDA ST1300
8 manufacturer communications from 7 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK | 1 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| 034300 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
DLR MSG - Honda
Aug 6, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 23, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Oth
08-040
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
SB-06-085
May 9, 2008
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT ON 12/29/07. NO MODELS
10898
Feb 1, 2005
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SAFETY RECALL TO REPLACE THE GROUND CONNECTOR GAP ON ALL 2003-2004 ST1300/A MODELS. HONDA. *TT
10960
Feb 1, 2005
034300 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
LINKED BRAKING SYSTEM (LBS) PROPORTIONAL CONTROL VALVE (PCV) LEAKAGE SAFETY RECALL. *TT
120102
Dec 1, 2002
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL - SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION. *TT *JB
120102
Dec 1, 2002
071200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
OVER TIGHTENING THE FUEL TANK REAR PIVOT BOLT. *TT *JB
HONDA ST1300 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA ST1300 across all model years (2003–2010).
9
Total Recalls
41
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths