Shock absorber damping rod nut may loosen/detach
Defect Summary
Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2014 honda cbr1000s motorcycles manufactured december 9, 2013, to march 28, 2014, and 2015 honda cbr1000s motorcycles manufactured october 20, 2014, to february 27, 2015. the affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. the nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
Safety Consequence
If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will remove the shock assembly and send it to the supplier's service center for repair. Once repaired, the supplier's service center will ship the shock assembly back to the dealer and the dealership will reinstall the shock on the motorcycle. this work will be performed free of charge. the recall began on may 8, 2015. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is jq3.
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FAQ: Recall 15V230000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V230000?
NHTSA recall 15V230000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on April 17, 2015. It addresses: Shock absorber damping rod nut may loosen/detach. The recall affects approximately 504 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V230000 or the manufacturer campaign number JQ3. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.