Honda Recalls 29,232 Motorcycles In Japan

Dennis Chung
by Dennis Chung

Honda is recalling 29,232 motorcycles in Japan, spanning 37 models because of a problem with their starters. As of this writing, the recall has only been announced for the Japanese market though it’s possible other models (including those not included among the 37) destined for other markets may be affected.

According to Honda, the starter magnetic switch may not have received the proper waterproof treatment, resulting in excessive heat that may damage the fuse or the wiring harness. This problem may result in an engine stall or a short circuiting starter magnetic switch and may result in a fire.

Honda will inspect the starter magnetic switch and, if necessary, replace it with a non-defective part. Honda may also replace the wire harness if there are signs of damage.

The Japanese recall affects the following motorcycles:

ModelProduction DatesQuantity
CB250FJune 10, 2014-June 9, 20151,634
CB400 Super Four/Super Bol D’OrOct. 28, 2013-June 18, 20155,773
CB650F/CBR650FNov. 14, 2013-June 18, 20151,016
CB1300 Super Four/Super Bol D’OrOct. 25, 2013-June 15, 20152,674
CB1300PJan. 7, 2014-Feb. 13, 2015332
CBR125RDec. 2, 2014-May 9, 2015100
CBR250RJune 4, 2014-May 12, 20151,230
CBR400R/CB400F/400XOct. 22, 2013-May 21, 20152,066
CBR600RR/CBR600RR ABSNov. 6, 2013-May 27, 2015210
CRF250LOct. 16, 2013-June 10, 20151,100
CRF250MNov. 5, 2013-May 21, 2015744
CTX700Nov. 23, 2013-June 18, 2015168
CTX700NFeb. 5, 2014-July 3, 201431
Forza SiMay 8, 2014-June 12, 20151,472
IntegraJan. 15, 2014-June 17, 2015239
NC700SNov. 15, 2013-Dec. 2, 201343
NC700XNov. 4, 2013-Dec. 7, 201390
NC750SDec. 17, 2013-June 17, 20151,099
NC750XDec. 17, 2013-June 18, 20152,660
NC750LOct. 21, 2013-May 28, 2015703
NM4Dec. 5, 2013-June 18, 20151,578
ShadowNov. 14, 2013-March 27, 201592
Shadow ClassicOct. 25, 2013-June 18, 2015145
Shadow CustomNov. 15, 2013-March 18, 201561
Shadow PhantomOct. 25, 2013-June 17, 2015220
Silver Wing GTNov. 14, 2013-June 10, 2015134
VT1300CS (Sabre)Nov. 26, 2013-Dec. 2, 20157
VT1300CX (Fury)Nov. 12, 2013-May 25, 201553
VTR/VTR-F/VTR Type LDNov. 5, 2013-May 28, 20152,438

As we mentioned, a recall has only been confirmed in Japan so far, but seeing as how a part like a starter can be shared across multiple models, it’s possible that other motorcycles produced for other markets may have the same problem. Several of the recalled models, such as the CB400 Super Bol D’or pictured at top, are only available in Japan. Models such as the CB400F, CBR400R and 400X are mechanically similar to the CB500F, CBR500R and CB500X (the main difference is a smaller displacement to meet Japan’s licensing categories) offered in other markets, so the 500 series models may be affected as well.

Motorcycle.com will provide an update if the recall is expanded to include other models and markets.

[Source: Honda]

Dennis Chung
Dennis Chung

Dennis has been a part of the Motorcycle.com team since 2008, and through his tenure, has developed a firm grasp of industry trends, and a solid sense of what's to come. A bloodhound when it comes to tracking information on new motorcycles, if there's a new model on the horizon, you'll probably hear about it from him first.

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