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Honda Motorcycle Transmission Part May Come Loose

NHTSA campaign 19V412000 · Reported Jun 4, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

high How serious is it? About this label

Unexpected movement or the transmission and rear wheel seizing while riding increases the risk of a crash or injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V412000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 4, 2019
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Power Train:manual Transmission
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On these motorcycles, a small retaining part on the transmission's main shaft may come loose. If it does, the gears inside the transmission can become misaligned. This misalignment can cause the transmission to shift out of neutral and into gear on its own when the engine is started, which could make the motorcycle move unexpectedly. It could also cause the transmission and rear wheel to seize while the motorcycle is being ridden.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your motorcycle is affected. 2. Contact a Honda dealer to have the transmission main shaft replaced; Honda customer service is 1-866-784-1870. 3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V412000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2018 Honda Cbr300r
2018 Honda Crf250l
2019 Honda CB300R

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Honda Power Train Recalls Cover Gearshift Failures and Lost Drive Power · all 6 Honda recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.