Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V661000 Reported September 14, 2016

Fuel pump may seize and cause engine stall

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Fuel System, Gasoline · 17,643 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V661000
Manufacturer Campaign
KC3, KC4
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
17,643
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 14, 2016
Completion Rate
39.84

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 grom 125 motorcycles manufactured june 12, 2013, to september 8, 2015, and 2014-2015 nss300 & nss300a motorcycles manufactured june 18, 2013 to march 19, 2015. the resin bracket inside the fuel pump of the affected motorcycles may swell and cause the pump impeller to seize.

Safety Consequence

If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with one that uses a metal bracket internally, free of charge. The recall began october 2016. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. honda's numbers for this recall are kc3 and kc4. note: this recall supersedes recall 14v-672. some, but not all, motorcycles that were remedied under that campaign are affected by this recall as well and need to have the fuel pump replaced again.

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 16V661000 or campaign KC3, KC4.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V661000

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

What is recall 16V661000?

NHTSA recall 16V661000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on September 14, 2016. It addresses: Fuel pump may seize and cause engine stall. The recall affects approximately 17,643 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V661000 or the manufacturer campaign number KC3, KC4. 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.