2014 HONDA NSS300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
5
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 HONDA NSS300
The 2014 HONDA NSS300 has received a total of 5 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Engine (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2014 HONDA NSS300
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2014 HONDA NSS300, potentially affecting up to 76,871 vehicles.
Recall 16V661000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 17,643 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Grom 125 motorcycles manufactured June 12, 2013, to September 8, 2015, and 2014-2015 NSS300 & NSS300A motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013 to March 19, 2015. The resin bracket inside the fuel pump of the affected motorcycles may swell and cause the pump impeller to seize.
Consequence: If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with one that uses a metal bracket internally, free of charge. The recall began October 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this...
View full details →Recall 16V109000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 1,984 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014 NSS300 and NSS300A scooters manufactured June 18, 2013, to September 12, 2013. The rear brake line connection on the affected vehicles may have been improperly tightened, allowing brake fluid to leak.
Consequence: If the rear brake line leaks, there would be a reduction of loss of rear brake pressure and therefore rear braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the rear brake line connection to specification, and fill the rear brake fluid reservoir, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 24, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at...
View full details →Recall 15V439000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
| 47,168 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
Consequence: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
View full details →Recall 14V672000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 10,076 vehicles affected
Defect: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 GROM125 motorcycles manufactured June 12, 2013, to September 24, 2014, and 2014 Forza-NSS300, and NSS300A motorcycles manufactured June 18, 2013, to May 21, 2014. The resin bracket inside the fuel pump of the affected motorcycles may swell and cause the pump impeller to seize.
Consequence: If the fuel pump seizes the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump with an updated fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 HONDA NSS300
5 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 HONDA NSS300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,561. UPDATED 11/29/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 12/05/16.*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,561. UPDATED 11/29/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE IGNITION COIL WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 12/05/16.*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA FORZA-NSS300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE SEAT WAS LIFTED FOR STORAGE PURPOSES, THE FUEL PISTON FAILED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000.
THE GAS PISTON WHICH HOLDS THE HONDA NSS 300 SCOOTER SEAT OPEN HAS FAILED ON MANY OF THESE SCOOTERS. THE SEAT WILL DROP SLOWLY FROM THE OPEN POSITION - OR IT CAN DROP QUICKLY WHEN RELEASED. HONDA DEALER TECHNICIANS AS WELL AS MANY OWNERS HAVE REPORTED THE FAILURE OF THIS SEAT SUPPORT PART, EVEN ON SHOWROOM NEW SCOOTERS. THE TEMPORARY SOLUTION IS TO PROP OPEN THE SEAT WITH SOME ITEM. THE SEAT HOLD OPEN ROD WILL NOT STAY EXTENDED UNLESS A PERSON OR THING IS USED TO HOLD THE SEAT OPEN.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA 300 SCOOTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE SCOOTER SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT DID NOT FILE A POLICE REPORT AND ONLY MINOR INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 200. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Safety Rating for the 2014 HONDA NSS300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 HONDA NSS300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 HONDA NSS300
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2014 HONDA NSS300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NSS300 #2 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
A REAR BRAKE LINE JOINT TORQUE Honda Motor Co., Ltd. is conducting a Safety Recall of all model year 2014 NSS300 and NSS300A (Forza) scooters. Honda has determined that during assembly, the rear brake line joint may have been improperly torqued. If the rear brake line joint is improperly torqued,...
MC-MNF-03012016- — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DEALER MESSAGE - REVISED SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE 2014 NSS300/A IS NOW AVAILABLE.
NSS300 #2 — PARKING BRAKE
SERVICE BULLETIN - THE REAR BRAKE LINE JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED. IF IMPROPERLY TORQUED, BRAKE FLUID MAY LEAK CAUSING A REDUCTION OR LOSS OF REAR BRAKE PRESSURE.
NSS300 #2 - FEBR — SERVICE BRAKES
SERVICE BULLETIN - HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. IS CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF ALL MODEL YEAR 2014 NSS300 AND NSS300A (FORZA) SCOOTERS. HONDA HAS DETERMINED THAT DURING ASSEMBLY, THE REAR BRAKE LINE JOINT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TORQUED. IF THE REAR BRAKE LINE JOINT IS IMPROPERLY TORQUED, BRAKE FLUID MAY...
DLR MSG - MC - S — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Dealer message - Honda is launching a Safety Recall of 2014 model year NSS300/A scooters and Grom125 motorcycles to replace the fuel pump. Honda has determined that a manufacturing defect within the fuel pump can cause the pump to seize, resulting in a loss of fuel pressure. Loss of fuel...
DLR MSG - MC - S — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Dealer message - Honda is launching a Safety Recall of 2014 model year NSS300/A scooters and Grom125 motorcycles to replace the fuel pump. Honda has determined that a manufacturing defect within the fuel pump can cause the pump to seize, resulting in a loss of fuel pressure. Loss of fuel...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 HONDA NSS300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA NSS300
- 2014 HONDA NSS300 (current)
- 2015 HONDA NSS300 — 0 complaints
- 2016 HONDA NSS300 — 0 complaints
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