NHTSA recall 15V-439 (15V439000)
electrical system recall reported July 8, 2015 - about 47,168 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V439000
- Also written as
- 15V-439
- Manufacturer number
- JS9, JT0
- Reported
- July 8, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~47,168
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
Why it is dangerous
A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-439 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.