- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Honda Rebel 1100 (CMX1100) motorcycles. The radiator cap may have been improperly formed during manufacturing, which could create an insufficient seal.
- Risk
- An insufficiently sealed radiator cap may leak or spray hot coolant, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the radiator cap and refill any lost coolant, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2022. Owners may contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is KN1.
- Notes
- 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 www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The radiator cap on certain motorcycles may have been improperly formed during manufacturing, so it may not seal correctly. An insufficiently sealed cap can leak or spray hot coolant.
Hot coolant spraying from the engine can injure the rider and passenger, and the loss of coolant or sudden spray can also increase the risk of a crash.
Authorized Honda dealers will replace the radiator cap and refill any lost coolant at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2022. You can also contact Honda service at 1-888-234-2138, and you can check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda Rebel 1100 | 2021 |
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