Honda recalls CB350, H’ness CB350 and more models in India

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has announced a recall of select models of CB350 and H’ness CB350 motorcycles manufactured between October 2020 and April 2024 due to issues with the wheel speed sensors and camshafts. The company recently announced the recall of models such as CB300F, CB300R, CB350, H’ness CB350 and CB350RS manufactured between the same period due to issues related to the wheel speed sensors. The motorcycle manufacturer revealed that due to issues with the molding process during production, water may penetrate into the wheel speed sensors. This may cause the sensor to malfunction, affecting the accuracy of the speedometer, traction control or ABS intervention. In the worst case scenario, these faults may affect braking efficiency, creating the risk of serious accidents, especially at high speeds.

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Honda recall: Key details

The Japanese manufacturer has initiated a recall on certain models of CB350, H’ness CB350 and CB350RS due to an issue with the camshaft assembly. However, the exact number of affected motorcycles has not been disclosed. HMSI said that the issue with the camshaft manufacturing process may have affected the overall performance of the vehicle. This potential issue has been found in motorcycles manufactured between June 2024 and July 2024.

Honda said that as a precautionary measure, replacements of affected parts on the recalled motorcycles will be performed at the company’s BigWing dealerships nationwide. These inspections and replacements will be provided free of charge to customers, regardless of the warranty status of the motorcycle. The company will proactively notify customers through its BigWing dealers via phone, email or text message. Customers can also verify if their vehicle is included in this recall by submitting their unique vehicle identification number (VIN) on the Honda BigWing website.

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Honda CB350, H’ness 350 and CB350RS: engine specifications

Talking about the mechanical details, the CB350 is powered by a 348cc air-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder PGM-FI engine that produces up to 20.8bhp of maximum power at 5,500rpm and 29.4Nm of peak torque at 3,000rpm. The engine is mated to a five-speed gearbox and is mounted in a double-cradle frame.

Honda H’ness CB350 and CB350RS are both equipped with a 348.3cc single-cylinder air-cooled fuel-injected engine that complies with OBD-2 emission standards. The engine has a maximum torque of 30Nm and a peak power of 20.7bhp. In addition, it is also equipped with a five-speed manual transmission with assist and slipper clutch.