Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published December 4, 2023
Honda 2023 CMX300 Motorcycle Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk
Honda recalls 2023 CMX300 motorcycles due to a crank case cover paint issue causing oil leaks that could lead to fire or injury. Owners must contact Honda for free replacement.
Honda is recalling certain 2023 CMX300 motorcycles because a paint defect on the right crank case cover can cause the plug to fall out, leading to oil leaks near the exhaust or rear tire. This increases the risk of fire, crashes, or injuries if the leak isn't fixed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81389-honda-2023-cmx300-motorcycle-recall-oil-leak-fire-risk.
“Honda 2023 CMX300 Motorcycle Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81389-honda-2023-cmx300-motorcycle-recall-oil-leak-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V261000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V261000).
Honda recalled 2023 Rebel 300 motorcycles due to an oil leak fire risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Dec. 4, 2023. Dealers will replace the right crankcase cover free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Honda
Model: Rebel 300 (CMX300)
Year: 2023
What to do
Dealers will replace the right crank case cover, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870.
The hazard
Oil can leak onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire without the plug, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. The right engine crank house cover was incorrectly painted, allowing the press-fit plug to fall out.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Honda has issued 245 other recalls since Nov. 18, 2009. Recent similar product recalls include a KTM Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 fuel leak recall (Oct. 30, 2025), a Tiffin GT1 fuel leak fire risk recall (May 26, 2026), and a Harley-Davidson rear brake line recall (April 13, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2023 Honda CMX300 motorcycle has a crank case cover with a paint defect that allows the plug to fall out. The recall was notified to owners via mail on May 25, 2023.
Brand
Honda
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Call Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870 to schedule a free replacement of the right crank case cover.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the right crank case cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KP2.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V261000 — Honda 2023 CMX300 Motorcycle Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk
Hello,
I own a Honda 2023 CMX300 Motorcycle Recall: Oil Leak Fire Risk that is covered by recall 23V261000 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the right crank case cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 25, 2023. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KP2.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
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.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 19, 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.
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