2003 HONDA ST1300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
11
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 HONDA ST1300
The 2003 HONDA ST1300 has received a total of 11 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical Systemwiring (6 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulic (2 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 HONDA ST1300
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2003 HONDA ST1300, potentially affecting up to 42,576 vehicles.
Recall 05V010000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 36,046 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN 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: IF 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.
Remedy: DEALERS 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.
View full details →Recall 04V549000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 2,185 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE ROUTING OF SOME WIRE HARNESSES MAY ALLOW A CONNECTOR TO CONTACT AND CHAFE AGAINST THE FUEL TANK.
Consequence: EVENTUALLY THE CHAFING MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND BLOW AN IGNITION SYSTEM FUSE. THE ENGINE WILL THEN STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR POSITION AND CHECK FOR DAMAGE. IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE NECESSARY PARTS. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, DEALERS WILL REPOSITION THE CONNECTOR, AND MAKE SURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE EXISTS. THE...
View full details →Recall 04V568000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| 4,345 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 HONDA ST1300
11 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HONDA ST1300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Systemwiring | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILURE: THE DRIVEN FLANGE BEARINGS WHICH TOGETHER MAKE UP THE RIGHT SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED AT LOW MILEAGE. THESE TWO BEARINGS FAILED AT 21,000 MILES, AND WERE DISCOVERED AT A ROUTINE TIRE CHANGE. OTHERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR AND NEAR CATASTROPHIC BEARING FAILURES AT SIMILAR MILEAGES . SEE HTTP://GROUPS.MSN.COM/ST1300US AND WWW.ST-OWNERS.COM/FORUMS WHEEL BEARINGS CAN BE EXPECTED TO LAST FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, BEARING UNUSUAL STRESSES. THESE BEARINGS WERE APPARENTLY SUB STANDARD IN QUALITY AND/OR DESIGN AND SHOULD BE EXAMINED AND REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. CONSEQUENCES OF WHEEL BEARING FAILURE COULD RANGE FROM SIMPLE DISABLEMENT TO SERIOUS CRASHES.*AK
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALLS REPAIRS PERFORMED ON HIS 2003 HONDA ST1300 AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING IT BACK AT THE END OF THE SUMMER TO HAVE THE WORK PERFORMED BECAUSE THEY WERE BUSY. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN#'S 04V549000 AND 05V010000. *SC *JB
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO HAVE RECALLS REPAIRS PERFORMED ON HIS 2003 HONDA ST1300 AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO BRING IT BACK AT THE END OF THE SUMMER TO HAVE THE WORK PERFORMED BECAUSE THEY WERE BUSY. *MR RECALL CAMPAIGN#'S 04V549000 AND 05V010000. *SC *JB
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V549000 AND THREE CONSUMER SERVICE AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS. NO PARTS FOR THE RECALL WIRE HARNESS HAVE BEEN MADE AVAILABLE.*AK
RECALL CAMPAIGN. 2003 HONDA ST 1300 MOTORCYCLE, STALLS ON THE INTERSTATE. *BF THE CONSUMER HAD BEEN TRYING TO GET HIS MOTORCYCLE REPAIRED EVER SINCE HE RECEIVED THE RECALL LETTER IN THE MAIL ON DEC 20,2004. THE CONSUMER WAS ALREADY HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE MOTORCYCLE, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS SPORADIC. EVERYTIME THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, HE WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT IN UNTIL FINALLY ON FEB 7 2005, THE BIKE FINALLY STOPPED. RECALL#04V549000 *JB *SC
Safety Rating for the 2003 HONDA ST1300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 HONDA ST1300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 HONDA ST1300
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 HONDA ST1300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
120102 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL - SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION. *TT *JB
120102 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK
OVER TIGHTENING THE FUEL TANK REAR PIVOT BOLT. *TT *JB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 HONDA ST1300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA ST1300
- 2003 HONDA ST1300 (current)
- 2004 HONDA ST1300 — 10 complaints
- 2005 HONDA ST1300 — 8 complaints
- 2006 HONDA ST1300 — 5 complaints
- 2007 HONDA ST1300 — 5 complaints
- 2008 HONDA ST1300 — 1 complaint
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