Honda Recalls Its 300-350cc Bikes Over Two Different Mechanical Issues: CB300F, CB300R, CB350, H’ness CB350 And CB350RS

The issues involve a wheel speed sensor fault and a camshaft component manufacturing defect

Quick News Highlights:

- Honda has issued a voluntary recall for its 300-350cc bikes.
- The wheel speed sensor is for the 300-350cc Honda bikes, whereas, the camshaft component manufacturing defect is only for the 350cc line-up.
- The affected parts will be replaced for free by Honda.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooters India has issued a voluntary recall for its 300-350cc bikes over two different mechanical issues. The Honda CB300F, CB300R, CB350, H’ness CB350 and CB350RS are facing a wheel speed sensor fault. Whereas, the Honda CB350, H’ness CB350 and CB350RS also have a camshaft issue.

Wheel Speed Sensor Issue

The wheel speed sensor issue is a manufacturing defect, due to an improper moulding procedure. This may lead to water getting deposited in the wheel speed sensor and cause a speedometer error along with traction control and ABS malfunction. This fault can lead to ineffective braking or irregular traction control and ABS intervention, leading the rider in a tricky situation.

The wheel speed sensor issue has been found in the bikes including the Honda CB300F, CB300R, CB350, H’ness CB350 and CB350RS. The bikes which were manufactured between October 2020 and April 2024 are potentially affected by this issue.

Camshaft Component Issue

The camshaft component issue was also due to an improper manufacturing process. It may affect the bike’s mechanical and not let it perform as efficiently as expected. This issue has been encountered in the Honda’s 350cc line-up including the Honda CB350, H’ness CB350 and CB350RS. The bikes manufactured between June 2024 and July 2024 are potentially affected.

How to find out if your bike is affected?

The Honda BigWing dealers will contact the customers via call/SMS or email to notify customers about the inspection of their vehicle for the potential issue, starting from today onwards. Customers can also check if their vehicle might be affected from the Honda BigWing website (www.hondabigwing.in) by checking the same by typing their bike’s Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) in the recall section of the site.

If the issues are found in your bike, then the replacement of affected parts will be done for free by the Honda BigWing dealerships across India irrespective of the warranty status of the bike.