Honda CBR600RR problems & recalls

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2024-2026 cbr600rr motorcycles. the cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can lead to rod bearing failure, possibly resulting in rear wheel lock up or oil leaking onto the rear tire.

Risk: Rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash or injury. engine oil that leaks onto hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed february 9, 2026. a second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated october 31, 2026. owners may contact honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's numbers for this recall are kt5 and ku3. vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this reca

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 cbr600rr, 2008-2017, 2021 cbr1000rr, and 2010, 2012-2013 vfr1200 motorcycles. the fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. owner letters were mailed january 3, 2025. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's numbers for this recall are kr2, kr3, kr4 and kr5. this recall is an expansion of nhtsa recall number 24v-113.

Problem: Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 gl1800 (goldwing), cbr600rr, and 2018-2019 cbr1000rr motorcycles. the fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. owner letters were mailed june 19, 2024. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's numbers for this recall are kp8, kp9, kq0, and kq1.

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.

Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. the recall began on august 2, 2006. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear brake linkage is susceptible to corrosion which can cause binding and rough brake operation. as corrosion increases, it can cause a sticking pedal or require high brake pedal effort.

Risk: Linkage could break resulting in a loss of rear brake function which could increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the spherical rod end and associated parts. this recall began on august 4, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.