Honda Motorcycles Nss300: Rear Brake May Fail
Honda is recalling 352 NSS300 motorcycles because the rear brake pipe joint may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing, which could cause brake fluid to leak over time. If the rear brake fluid leaks, the rear brake may not work properly or at all, potentially leading to a crash. Honda will inspect and tighten the brake pipe joint as needed and refill or bleed the brake system on affected motorcycles.
- Recalling firm
- HONDA MOTORCYCLES
- Product
- Vehicles: HONDA MOTORCYCLES NSS300. Units affected: 352
- Reason
- The rear brake pipe joint may not have been sufficiently tightened when the machine was manufactured. Continuous use of the rear brake and vibration from riding may cause the brake pipe joint to leak brake fluid. Consequently when the rear brake lever is applied poor/no brake operation will result and in the worst case scenario a crash may occur. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and for all affected units the tightening torque of the pipe joint bolt will be checked if it passes inspection then fluid level will be topped up only if it fails then the bolt will be...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-04-14
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/79dd6c5e-5025-4d3c-bcfc-227ff628a2f6