Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V528000 Reported July 12, 2016

Connecting rod bearing retainer may fail

Q: What is recall 16V528000?

NHTSA recall 16V528000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on July 12, 2016. It addresses: Connecting rod bearing retainer may fail. The recall affects approximately 11,424 vehicles , with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Engine And Engine Cooling · 11,424 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

16V528000

Manufacturer Campaign

KB9

Manufacturer

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling

Vehicles Affected

11,424

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 12, 2016

Completion Rate

74.74

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 cbr300ra, cbr300r and cb300f motorcycles. the affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.

Safety Consequence

If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. the recall began on august 26, 2016. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is kb9.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 16V528000 or campaign KB9.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 16V528000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V528000?

NHTSA recall 16V528000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on July 12, 2016. It addresses: Connecting rod bearing retainer may fail. The recall affects approximately 11,424 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V528000 or the manufacturer campaign number KB9. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.