Honda Motorcycles St1300: Potential Leakage Of Engine Oil

Honda is recalling 2,192 ST1300 and ST1300A motorcycles sold in the United Kingdom because the engine oil pan may contact road obstacles like speed bumps or curbs under certain riding conditions, potentially causing damage and oil leakage onto the rear tire. Honda will replace the oil pan with a redesigned version.

Recalling firm
HONDA MOTORCYCLES
Product
Vehicles: HONDA MOTORCYCLES ST1300, HONDA MOTORCYCLES ST1300A. Units affected: 2,192
Reason
Due to the shape of the oil pan there is a possibility that under certain road and riding conditions it may make contact with a road projection such as a Sleeping Policeman or kerb. Any such contact may cause damage. In the worst case engine oil may leak from the damaged area onto the rear tyre. Remedy: Fit a redesigned engine oil pan.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2002-11-04
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/0f88b630-e666-43aa-93fb-88d599de54cd