Honda Recalls 2014 Groms and Forzas For Potential Fuel Pump Failure

The following report is filed with the NHTSA:

Report Receipt Date: October 27, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V672000
Component(s): Fuel system
Potential Number of Units Affected: n/a
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

THE RECALL: American Honda Motor Co. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2014 Grom125 motorcycles manufactured from June 12, 2013 to September 24, 2014, and 2014 Forza-NSS300, and NSS300A motorcycles manufactured from June 18, 2013 to May 21, 2014. The resin bracket inside the fuel pump of the affected motorcycles may swell, interfere with the impeller, and potentially lead to a fuel pump failure.

WHAT COULD HAPPEN: A fuel pump failure will cause the motorcycle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

THE FIX: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump with an updated fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began November 28, 2014. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-310-783-2000. Honda's number for this recall is JL1 NSS300 (Forza) and JL2 Grom (Grom125).

MORE RECALL INFORMATION: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to safercar.gov .