KP2 Engine Crankcase Cover May Leak Oil – 2023 Honda Rebel 300 (CMX300) Motorcycles

Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-23V261-8357.pdf 645.286KB

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-23V261-3448.PDF 213.926KB

Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-23V261-0927.pdf 139.03KB

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This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Honda has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2023 model year Rebel 300 (CMX300) motorcycles.
Why my vehicle is under recall: The engine crankcase cover plug may come out of its hole when the temperature rises. This can
result in oil leaking onto the exhaust pipe or tire.
Safety Consequence
Oil leaking onto the exhaust pipe or tire may increase the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
What Honda will do: Your Honda Powersports dealer will replace the engine crankcase cover, for FREE. Honda
estimates that the repair will take approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. However, your dealer can provide you with a better estimate of the overall time for this service visit, as it may be necessary to make your vehicle available for a longer period of time. What we need you to do: rsports dealer and schedule an appointment to have
Ca ifornia Owners On y
The OMV will not renew your vehicle’s registration until this recall has been completed. After completing the repair procedure, your dealer will give you a Vehicle Emission Recall – Proof of Correction certificate. Please make sure the dealer provides you with a completed certificate. Keep the certificate for your records as proof that the recall was completed. Submit the certificate to the OMV only if the OMV requests it.
Emission Warranty
In order to ensure your full protection under the emission warranty provisions, it is recommended that you have your vehicle repaired as soon as possible. Failure to do so could be determined as lack of proper maintenance.
• Check recall information for your motorcycle by accessing the Honda recall lookup tool at https://powersports.honda.com/recalls and entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
• If you have questions or concerns, we encourage you to:
o visit https://powersports.honda.com/recalls; or
o contact your local Honda Powersports dealer; or
o send Customer Relations a message via https://powersports.honda.com/contact-us; or
o call American Honda’s Powersports Customer Relations at 1-866-784-1870 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Pacific Time.
If you paid out of pocket to have these specific recall repairs performed on your vehicle, you may be eligible for reimbursement; please contact American Honda’s Powersports Customer Relations at 1-866-784-1870 to determine potential eligibility and for instructions on how to request reimbursement.
If you no longer own this vehicle or if any of the information is not correct, please complete and return the enclosed prepaid Information Change Card as soon as possible. If you are a lessor of this vehicle, federal regulations require you to forward this notice to your lessee within ten days.
If you believe that American Honda or the dealer has failed or is unable to remedy the defect in your vehicle, without charge and within a reasonable period of time (60 days from the date you first contact the dealer for a repair appointment), you may submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE, Washington, OC 20590. Alternatively, you may call the NHTSA toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause, but please be assured that your safety is our first concern. Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
This notice applies to your vehicle: your vehicle repaired for FREE. If you are not the only rider of this vehicle, please advise all other riders and passengers of this important information.
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From IPowersports Quality Center
Subject STOP SALE NOTICE: CERTAIN 2023 CMX30QIA Right Crankcase Cover Replacement
April 6, 2023
Re: STOP SALE NOTICE: 2023 CMX300/A Right Crankcase Cover Replacement
Dear Honda Dealer.
Honda is issuing a STOP SALE NOTICE on CERTAIN 2023 CMX300/A motorcycles to replace the right crankcase cover due to a possible manufacturing defect. A
press fit oil galley plug in the right crankcase rover may loosen, resulting in engine oil loss and increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Effective immediatety1 you
MUST NOT SELL any affected NEW or USED 2023 CMX300/Amotorc)<‘le until” is repaired according to the associated Service Bulletin.
AFFECTED UNITS
CERTAIN NEW or USED 2023 CMX300/A
To search for applicable recalls on a specific unit, you MUST use Unit Information on iN, available April 8, 2023.
To manage your affected ilMlntory, use your dealer eResponsibi.ity Report on iN, available April 9, 2023.
SERVICE BULLETIN
Service Bulletin: CMX300/A #2, which includes all the information relating to this Safety Recall, is expected to be available on iN by the end of business Friday, April 21,
2023.
PARTS INFORMATION
The parts needed for this repair can be oldered accolding to the inst,uctions on the forthcoming Service Bulletin.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
American Honda intends to mail customer letters to all owners of affected 2023 CMX30QIA motorcyclesin May 2023. Customers will be informed that their motorcycle may
be afected by a safety related defect and will be advised to make an appointment with an authorized Honda dealer br repair.
Make sure all departments in your dealership are aware of this Safety Recall.
If )OU have any questions, please contactAHM TechUne through Techline Connect on iN.
Sincerely,
American Honda Motor Co .• Inc.
Powersports Division MTB 17967 (2304)

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-261
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) MAY 30, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-261 Manufacturer Recall No. : KP2 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Address : 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance CA 90501
Company phone : 1-888-234-2138 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,461 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Honda Rebel 300 (CMX300) Vehicle Type : MOTORCYCLES
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
Production Dates : SEP 15, 2022 – NOV 17, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Due to the improper production sequence of the right engine crankcase cover, paint was misapplied to the inner surface of the press-fit plug hole. When the engine temperature rises, the paint can soften, allowing the plug to come out of the hole.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the plug comes out, oil can leak or spray onto the exhaust pipe and/or
adhere to the rear tire while the motorcycle is in operation, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Description of the Cause : The supplier did not follow the correct production sequence.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-261 Page 2 Component Name 1 : COVER ASSY, R CRANK CASE Component Description : COVER ASSY, R CRANK CASE Component Part Number : 11300-K0A-EB00 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Uno Minda Limited, Casting Division Address : Plot No. – 323, Phase – II, Sector-3
IMT Bawal, Dist. Rewari Foreign States 123501
Country : India Chronology :
January 15, 2023
Honda received a report from the Japanese market of engine oil spraying from an affected vehicle while in operation and began to investigate the issue. January 30, 2023
Honda received a report from the Indian market of oil leaking out from the right crankcase cover of an affected vehicle. February 2023
Honda began an investigation into the potential presence of paint in the crankcase plug press-fit hole. March 13, 2023
Honda received a report from the Japanese market of an affected vehicle leaking oil from the engine while in operation. April 6, 2023
Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall. As of April 6, 2023, Honda has received no warranty claims or reports for this issue in the U.S. market. No crashes or injuries related to this issue were reported. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-261
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and
asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda Powersports dealer. The dealer will replace the right crankcase cover with a non-defective part, for free.
Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense may be eligible for
reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Recalled components were improperly produced and may have paint adhered to the inner surface of the press-fit plug hole of the crankcase cover.
The manufacturing and production inspection process has been corrected. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notification began and ended on or about 04/06/2023. Owner
notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 05/25/2023.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : MAY 25, 2023 – MAY 25, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-261
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) APR 12, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-261 Manufacturer Recall No. : KP2 Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Address : 1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance CA 90501
Company phone : 1-888-234-2138 Population :
Number of potentially involved : 1,461 Estimated percentage with defect : 1 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Honda Rebel 300 (CMX300) Vehicle Type : MOTORCYCLES
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The production range reflects all possible vehicles that could experience the problem.
Production Dates : SEP 15, 2022 – NOV 17, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : Due to the improper production sequence of the right engine crankcase cover, paint was misapplied to the inner surface of the press-fit plug hole. When the engine temperature rises, the paint can soften, allowing the plug to come out of the hole.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the plug comes out, oil can leak or spray onto the exhaust pipe and/or
adhere to the rear tire while the motorcycle is in operation, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Description of the Cause : The supplier did not follow the correct production sequence.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
NR
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-261 Page 2 Component Name 1 : COVER ASSY, R CRANK CASE Component Description : COVER ASSY, R CRANK CASE Component Part Number : 11300-K0A-EB00 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Uno Minda Limited, Casting Division Address : Plot No. – 323, Phase – II, Sector-3
IMT Bawal, Dist. Rewari Foreign States 123501
Country : India Chronology :
January 15, 2023
Honda received a report from the Japanese market of engine oil spraying from an affected vehicle while in operation and began to investigate the issue. January 30, 2023
Honda received a report from the Indian market of oil leaking out from the right crankcase cover of an affected vehicle. February 2023
Honda began an investigation into the potential presence of paint in the crankcase plug press-fit hole. March 13, 2023
Honda received a report from the Japanese market of an affected vehicle leaking oil from the engine while in operation. April 6, 2023
Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall. As of April 6, 2023, Honda has received no warranty claims or reports for this issue in the U.S. market. No crashes or injuries related to this issue were reported. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-261
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and
asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda Powersports dealer. The dealer will replace the right crankcase cover with a non-defective part, for free.
Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense may be eligible for
reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
Recalled components were improperly produced and may have paint adhered to the inner surface of the press-fit plug hole of the crankcase cover.
The manufacturing and production inspection process has been corrected. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notification began and ended on or about 04/06/2023. Owner
notification is scheduled to begin and end on or about 06/05/2023.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 05, 2023 – JUN 05, 2023
* NR – Not Reported

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