Honda St1300a 2004

Model St1300a made in 2004 by Honda got 7 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel/propulsion system. 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 04/28/2004V (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
12/20/2004203/28/2004
 Factory recalls - honda motorcycle 2004 st1300 i received a recall for an electrical problem in december. i have contacted 3 dealerships in my county & 2 adjacent counties. none of the dealerships have the parts to repair the problem to date. all 3 dealerships tell me the same thing, that they will only receive the repair kit for the number of st1300 models sold from their dealership. in addition, none of the dealers have received the parts. i have received a second recall for another brake problem. i am concerned that i will have a similar wait for the second recall. in addition, if either recall is causing an unsafe condition i have been unable to correct the situation due to lack of repair parts. it has been 3 months now for the 1st recall.*jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
08/25/200718000150006/01/2005
 The heat from the engine compartment is not vented or routed properly, causing 450 degree fahrenheit temperatures to vent across the motorcycle operators legs, causing pain and discomfort. the temperature is hot enough to cause physical pain when the plastic surround the leg area is touched. this problem is pandemic to most of the st1300's on the road. i can provide the names of hundreds perhaps thousands of owners who have the exact same problem i am describing. the dealers to include honda north america have no resolution for this, except to recommend coolant flush, oil change. none of these fixes this problem. *jb
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
08/11/2012377581
 Motorcycle demonstrated once before the boiling of fuel in full fuel tank after driving. a couple of weekends later i decided that i would remove the fuel from the tank because i believed that the gas may have contained too much alcohol which may boil at a lower temperature. i removed all but about 2 gallons out of the 7.7 gallon tank. i rode to a fuel station and refilled to about 3/4 of an inch below the full mark. i left some expansion space due to the hot weather. the operating temperature of the bike was normal as always. upon returning home i stopped the bike outside of the enclosed garage just to check the tank before i brought it in should there be any problems. i was confident enough to remain on the bike and removed the key from the ignition to unlock the fuel tank. while sitting on the bike with my helmet, jacket, and sunglasses still on i inserted the key into the cap and opened it. upon unlocking, the cap burst full open and instantly fuel showered me and the instrument panel of the bike as if a hot radiator cap was opened. relieving the pressure in the tank allow the fuel to spontaneously boil . afterwards i would estimate that 1.5 to 2 gallons came out of the tank in a matter of 1 second. covered in fuel i quickly jumped off the bike still holding the key which broke off in my hand. my concern is for other riders that may encounter this problem. i taking the bike to get the tank vent system repaired by a honda dealer. this is extremely dangerous as the vent system has failed to an unsafe condition. *tr
08/11/201237758
 Motorcycle demonstrated once before the boiling of fuel in full fuel tank after driving. a couple of weekends later i decided that i would remove the fuel from the tank because i believed that the gas may have contained too much alcohol which may boil at a lower temperature. i removed all but about 2 gallons out of the 7.7 gallon tank. i rode to a fuel station and refilled to about 3/4 of an inch below the full mark. i left some expansion space due to the hot weather. the operating temperature of the bike was normal as always. upon returning home i stopped the bike outside of the enclosed garage just to check the tank before i brought it in should there be any problems. i was confident enough to remain on the bike and removed the key from the ignition to unlock the fuel tank. while sitting on the bike with my helmet, jacket, and sunglasses still on i inserted the ket into the cap and opened it. upon unlocking, the cap burst full open and instantly fuel showered me and the instrument panel of the bike as if a hot radiator cap was opened. relieving the pressure in the tank allow the fuel to spontaneously boil . afterwards i would estimate that 1.5 to 2 gallons came out of the tank in a matter of 1 second. covered in fuel i quickly jumped off the bike still holding the key which broke off in my hand. my concern is for other riders that may encounter this problem. i taking the bike to get the tank vent system repaired by a honda dealer. this is extremely dangerous as the vent system has failed to an unsafe condition.

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