Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V109000 Reported February 25, 2016

Brake fluid may leak from loose rear line

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,984 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V109000
Manufacturer Campaign
JY3
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
1,984
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 25, 2016
Completion Rate
70.51

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2014 nss300 and nss300a scooters manufactured june 18, 2013, to september 12, 2013. the rear brake line connection on the affected vehicles may have been improperly tightened, allowing brake fluid to leak.

Safety Consequence

If the rear brake line leaks, there would be a reduction of loss of rear brake pressure and therefore rear braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the rear brake line connection to specification, and fill the rear brake fluid reservoir, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 24, 2016. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is jy3.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 16V109000 or campaign JY3.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V109000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V109000?

NHTSA recall 16V109000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on February 25, 2016. It addresses: Brake fluid may leak from loose rear line. The recall affects approximately 1,984 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V109000 or the manufacturer campaign number JY3. 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.