Honda CB300F (2016) Recall: Engine Stalling Risk
Honda recalls 2015-2016 CB300F motorcycles with improperly machined crankshafts that may cause engine stalling and crash risk. Owners must contact Honda for free crankshaft assembly replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain 2015-2016 CB300F motorcycles due to a potential crankshaft issue that could cause engine stalling and increase crash risk. Affected owners should contact Honda for a free replacement of the crankshaft assembly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1227047-honda-cb300f-2016-recall-engine-stalling-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227047-honda-cb300f-2016-recall-engine-stalling-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V528000
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“Honda CB300F (2016) Recall: Engine Stalling Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227047-honda-cb300f-2016-recall-engine-stalling-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V528000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V528000).
Why it’s dangerous
The crankshaft may be improperly machined, causing the connecting rod bearing retainer to fail. When this happens, the engine can stall, which increases the risk of a crash while riding.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2016 Honda CB300F motorcycles are affected. Riders with the improperly machined crankshaft are at higher risk of engine stalling and potential crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2015-2016 model year CB300F. The recall covers specific models with improperly machined crankshafts that may require replacement.
- Brand
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Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 to schedule a free crankshaft assembly replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V528000 (December 7, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.