Model year record

2004 Honda ST1300 recalls & problems

The 2004 Honda ST1300 has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (3 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints9filed by owners

Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicJan 24, 2005

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 05V01000036,046 vehicles

Problem: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMBINED-BRAKE SYSTEMS HAVE A PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE (PCV) THAT MECHANICALLY PROPORTIONS BRAKE FORCE WHEN THE REAR BRAKE IS APPLIED. A SEAL IN SOME PCVS IS IMPROPERLY SHAPED, AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
Risk: IF THE MOTORCYCLE CONTINUES TO BE USED AFTER A LEAK OCCURS, THE REAR BRAKE WOULD EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE. A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FORCE COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE FORLEAKAGE. IF LEAKAGE IS CONFIRMED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PCV FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Electrical systemDec 9, 2004

Wiring

Recall 04V5680004,345 vehicles

Problem: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MAIN WIRE HARNESS HAS A GROUND DISTRIBUTION CONNECTOR THAT IS INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED. SOME ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS MAY OVERHEAT AND SHORT, INCLUDING THE FUEL PUMP.
Risk: IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS WORKING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE GROUND DISTRIBUTION CONNECTOR FOR OVERHEATING DAMAGE. IF ANY DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE WIRE HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE CONNECTORS WILL BE ASSEMBLED PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Typical mileage*
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	3	—
Electrical systemWiring	2	—
Power trainManual transmission	1	—
Steering	1	—
Tires	1	—
SuspensionRear	1	—
Service brakes	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ST1300 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE FLUID LEVELS IN THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WERE LOW. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF A FLUID LEAK. WHILE RIDING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE BIKE AND THE REAR BRAKES SUDDENLY BECAME INOPERABLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS NO BRAKE FLUID PRESENT IN THE BRAKE RESERVOIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
Sep 4, 2014 · 18,000 miles
Suspension › Rear
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ST1300 MOTOTRCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REPLACING THE TIRES, HE NOTICED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS VERY ROUGH. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER THE POSSIBLE SEIZING OF THE REAR WHEEL. THE BIKE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR WHEEL BEARING WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BEARING WAS REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAD SINCE RECURRED. THE BIKE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AFTER EACH FAILURE, WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,895 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 143,500. THE DRIVE HUB BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SIX TIMES. UPDATED 11/02/11
Aug 22, 2008 · 76,895 miles
Tires
DUNLOP ROADSMART SPORTMAX 120/70/ZR18 FRONT TIRE ON MY MOTORCYCLE. DEVELOPED A 1" X 2" X 12" BLISTER ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF THE TIRE. ONLY 7,000 MILES ON THE TIRE, STILL PLENTY OF TREAD LIFE LEFT. LUCKILY FOUND IT WHEN GOING SLOWLY ON THE COAST. *TR
Jul 16, 2010 · 6,000 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA ST 1300 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO BRAKE THE BRAKE SYSTEM LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WENT INTO A TAIL SPIN. HOWEVER, THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL AND STOP THE MOTORCYCLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WERE 11500. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALER INFORMED HIM A REAR CALIPER BOLT HAD BECOME LODGE INTO THE BRAKE SYSTEM CAUSING THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP. THE CONSUMER STATED THE PROBLEM DID NOT REOCCUR AND THE TIRES WERE CHANGED ON THE MOTORCYCLE PRIOR TO INCIDENT. UPDATED 07/17/07 *TR
Apr 30, 2007 · 11,500 miles
Steering
STEERING WOBBLE ON DECELERATION FROM 45-30 MPH. *NM
Mar 20, 2006 · 15,500 miles
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
DT: 2004 HONDA ST1300. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT REAR BRAKES LOCKED. THIS PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. THE CONSUMER TOOK HONDA TO COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA DEALER. VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR 1 WEEK. HONDA DEALER IN COLUMBIA SOUTH CAROLINA SAID THEY FIXED BRAKES, BUT THE BRAKES FAILED AGAIN. *AK
Mar 15, 2005
Power train › Manual transmission
DT: CONTACT STATES WHILE DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE IT DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. CONTACT FEELS THIS POSES A SAFETY HAZARD WHILE IN TRAFFIC. VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER BUT THERE IS AN APPOINTMENT SCHEDULED. *AK
Jun 11, 2005
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
RECALL CAMPAIGN 05V010000 CONCERNING COMBINED BRAKE SYSTEM LEAK, AND RECALL 04V568000 CONCERNING POOR WIRING INSIDE BLOCK. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO GET BOTH RECALLS HONORED BY THE DEALER BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE.*AK
Dec 15, 2004

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.