Honda NC700S, NC700X: Powertrain

Affects Honda NC700S, NC700X · 2012 — about 440 vehicles.

The hazard

Some motorcycles may be equipped with drive chains that contain improperly heat-treated outer drive plates that may break during use. If a chain outer drive plate were to break, the motorcycle could unexpectedly lose driving force, increasing the risk of a crash causing personal injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the drive chain.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational