The defect
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 remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Honda NC700XC | 2012 |
| Honda NC700XDC | 2012 |
Components: POWER TRAIN
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honda NC700XC | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Honda NC700XDC | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
Other power train recalls in 2012
19 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the power train; Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed 245 campaigns in all.
| 12V474000 2 Oct 2012 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| 12V460000 18 Sept 2012 | General Motors LLC |
| 12V407000 20 Aug 2012 | PACCAR INCORPORATED |
| 12V317000 6 Jul 2012 | VOLVO CARS OF N.A. LLC. |
| 12V256000 4 Jun 2012 | HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) |
| 12V216000 16 May 2012 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC |
| 12V200000 8 May 2012 | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| 12V193000 3 May 2012 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012