The 2004 Honda St1300 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 40,391 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC05V0100002005-01-2436,046 affected
Defect
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
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.
Consequence
IF THE FUEL PUMP STOPS WORKING, THE ENGINE WILL STALL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
2
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
1
SERVICE BRAKES
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
STEERING
1
SUSPENSION:REAR
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints10
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“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…”
“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”
“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…”
“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.…”
“Steering wobble on deceleration from 45-30 mph. *nm”
“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”
“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…”
“A recall for a wiring defect was issued, however, consumer attempted on several occasions to setup an appointment, and the dealer stated the part was not available.*ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2004 Honda St1300 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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