Power trainRecall 12V-461 · Honda vehicles
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recall 12V-461 covers 1,542 Honda vehicles for a power train problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V461000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 NC700XDC and NC700XC motorcycles. Some motorcycles may be equipped with drive chains that contain outer drive plates that were improperly heat-treated, resulting in plate fracture during use.
The risk
If a plate fractures, the motorcycle can unexpectedly lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the drive chain, free of charge. The safety recall began on October 9, 2012. Owners may contact Honda Customer Service at 1-866-784-1870.
Honda's recall campaign number is S54.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 22, 2012 to July 12, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.