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Motorcycles (Honda GB350, GB350 S) - Repair

Official notice

5 Sept 2024

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Motorcycles (Honda GB350, GB350 S) - Repair. Braking system (wheel speed sensor) defect. ■Defective part (component name): Braking system (wheel speed sensors). ■Condition and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: The waterproofing design of the front and rear wheel speed sensors is inappropriate, allowing water to enter some sensors when riding in rain or similar conditions. This may short-circuit the sensor circuits and disrupt the wheel speed signals, causing incorrect speedometer readings or activating traction control and resulting in poor acceleration. In the worst case, the system may incorrectly detect that a wheel has locked while riding, causing the brakes to stop working. Published 2024-09-05.

What to do now

(Recall notification number) 5533. ■Corrective action: Replace the front and rear wheel speed sensors on all vehicles with improved parts.

Units affected

25,012

Recall number

5533

Official notice

2024-09-05

The hazard

Braking system (wheel speed sensor) defect. ■Defective part (component name): Braking system (wheel speed sensors). ■Condition and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: The waterproofing design of the front and rear wheel speed sensors is inappropriate, allowing water to enter some sensors when riding in rain or similar conditions. This may short-circuit the sensor circuits and disrupt the wheel speed signals, causing incorrect speedometer readings or activating traction control and resulting in poor acceleration. In the worst case, the system may incorrectly detect that a wheel has locked while riding, causing the brakes to stop working.

How to check if you're affected

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Models

2BL-NC59, 8BL-NC59

Recall Numbers

5533

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Affected products

Product 1

ホンダ「GB350」「GB350 S」

Units affected

25,012

Hazard

Braking system (wheel speed sensor) defect. ■Defective part (component name): Braking system (wheel speed sensors). ■Condition and cause of the structure, equipment, or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: The waterproofing design of the front and rear wheel speed sensors is inappropriate, allowing water to enter some sensors when riding in rain or similar conditions. This may short-circuit the sensor circuits and disrupt the wheel speed signals, causing incorrect speedometer readings or activating traction control and resulting in poor acceleration. In the worst case, the system may incorrectly detect that a wheel has locked while riding, causing the brakes to stop working.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

本田技研工業株式会社

Phone

0120-086819

Brand: Honda. Contact: 本田技研工業株式会社. Phone 0120-086819.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

5533

Event id

CAA-00000032822

Units affected

25,012

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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