CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2021 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP motorcycles. Under certain driving conditions, the exhaust pipe may overheat, which could melt the oil cooler pipe and cause it to rupture.
- Risk
- A ruptured oil cooler pipe can leak oil onto the exhaust pipe or rear tires, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the oil cooler pipe and install a heat guard between the exhaust pipe and oil cooler pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle above 5,000 RPM in 1st gear until the recall repair is complete. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KN3.
- 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
Under certain driving conditions, the exhaust pipe can overheat and melt the oil cooler pipe, which may then rupture. A ruptured oil cooler pipe can leak oil onto the exhaust pipe or rear tire, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.
Until the recall repair is complete, do not ride above 5,000 RPM in 1st gear. Dealers will replace the oil cooler pipe and install a heat guard between the exhaust pipe and oil cooler pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022, and a second letter will be sent once the remedy is available.
To check whether your motorcycle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls and contact your authorized Honda dealer or Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 (Honda recall number KN3).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda CBR1000RR | 2021 |
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