HONDA CMX300 Recalls

The Honda CMX300 has 3 recalls covering the 2019 and 2023 model years, with the most serious affecting 2023 motorcycles where oil can leak from the right engine crankcase cover onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire, creating a fire risk or causing the rear wheel to lose traction and the rider to lose control. The 2023 issue stems from two related filings describing the same underlying defect: an engine crankcase cover that allows oil to escape and reach hot exhaust components or the tire contact patch. On the mechanical side, 2019 models have a separate concern involving a clip inside the transmission that can detach, either causing the transmission to snap into gear during startup and move the motorcycle unexpectedly, or locking the rear wheel mid-ride and destabilizing the motorcycle.