Honda St1300 2004

Model St1300 made in 2004 by Honda got 11 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, power train and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding digital instrument panel, electrical system and equipment. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
04V568000HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)from 01/09/2004 to 04/27/2004V (Vehicle)434512/08/2004MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)12/09/200412/09/2004
Defect SummaryOn certain motorcycles, the main wire harness has a ground distribution connector that is incorrectly assembled. some electrical circuits may overheat and short, including the fuel pump.
Consequence SummaryIf the fuel pump stops working, the engine will stall without warning, which could cause a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the ground distribution connector for overheating damage. if any damage is found, the wire harness will be replaced. if no damage is found, the connectors will be assembled properly. the recall began on december 8, 2004. owners should contact honda at 866-784-1870.
NotesCustomers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
05V010000HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)from 01/12/2004 to 06/10/2004V (Vehicle)3604601/31/2005MFRHONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)01/24/200501/25/2005
Defect SummaryCertain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. a seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
Consequence SummaryIf the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. a loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. if leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. the recall began on january 31, 2005. owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.
NotesHonda recall no.p65.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL
SB-06-08505/09/200810032953Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models06/16/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1089802/01/20051092710015331Safety recall to replace the ground connector gap on all 2003-2004 st1300/a models. honda. *tt07/14/2005
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
08-04005/31/200810025523Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe08/15/2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
1096002/01/200510015343Linked braking system (lbs) proportional control valve (pcv) leakage safety recall. *tt07/14/2005

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
12/15/2004206/15/2004
 Recall campaign 05v010000 concerning combined brake system leak, and recall 04v568000 concerning poor wiring inside block. consumer was unable to get both recalls honored by the dealer because no parts were available.*ak
12/19/200415001
 A recall for a wiring defect was issued, however, consumer attempted on several occasions to setup an appointment, and the dealer stated the part was not available.*ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
06/11/2005106/11/2005
 Dt: contact states while driving the motorcycle it does not shift properly. contact feels this poses a safety hazard while in traffic. vehicle has not been to a service dealer but there is an appointment scheduled. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
04/30/2007115001
 Tl* the contact owns a 2004 honda st 1300 motorcycle. while driving 60 mph and attempting to brake the brake system locked without warning. the motorcycle went into a tail spin. however, the driver was able to maintain control and stop the motorcycle. the failure and current mileage were 11500. there were no injuries. *ak the consumer stated that the dealer informed him a rear caliper bolt had become lodge into the brake system causing the brakes to lock up. the consumer stated the problem did not reoccur and the tires were changed on the motorcycle prior to incident. updated 07/17/07 *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
03/15/2005104/05/2004
 Dt: 2004 honda st1300. the consumer stated that rear brakes locked. this problem has happened several times. the consumer contacted the dealer. the consumer took honda to columbia south carolina dealer. vehicle has been at dealership for 1 week. honda dealer in columbia south carolina said they fixed brakes, but the brakes failed again. *ak
12/15/2004206/15/2004
 Recall campaign 05v010000 concerning combined brake system leak, and recall 04v568000 concerning poor wiring inside block. consumer was unable to get both recalls honored by the dealer because no parts were available.*ak
STEERING
03/20/200615500306/03/2004
 Steering wobble on deceleration from 45-30 mph. *nm
WHEELS
08/22/200876895
 Tl-the contact owns a 2004 honda st1300 mototrcycle. the contact stated that while replacing the tires, he noticed that the rear wheel bearing was very rough. the contact expressed concern over the possible seizing of the rear wheel. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, where the contact was informed that the rear wheel bearing was fractured and needed to be replaced. the bearing was replaced. the failure had since recurred on four occasions. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer after each failure, where it was repaired. the failure mileage was 76,895 and the current mileage was 143,500. kmj

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
AZGLENDALE85038METRO MOTOR SPORTS602-843-5000
FLDAVIE33325RICK KASE HONDA954/364-3000
GADALTON30721DALTON MOTOR SPORTS706 278 2056