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.
Oil can leak onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire without the plug, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
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.
The crank case cover was incorrectly painted, causing the press-fit plug to fall out. This leads to oil leaking onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire, which can cause a fire, crash, or injury if the leak isn't addressed.
Owners of 2023 Honda CMX300 motorcycles are affected. Riders with the specific paint defect are at higher risk of fire or injury from oil leaks.
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.
Call Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870 to schedule a free replacement of the right crank case cover.
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.
The right engine crank house cover was incorrectly painted, causing the press-fit plug to fall out and leading to oil leaks that could cause fire, crashes, or injuries.
Check if your 2023 Honda CMX300 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.
Dealers will replace the right crank case cover for free. Contact Honda customer service at 1-800-784-1870 to schedule the replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V261000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda 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.
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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.
