On December 6, 2004, American Honda Motor Co. issued the following recall notice:

Make / Models / Year:
HONDA / ST1300 (2003-2004)
HONDA / ST1300A (2003-2004)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V568000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4,345

Summary: ON 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: IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS WORKING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS 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 IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 13, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Labels: Honda Recalls, Honda ST1300