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- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2025 CB1000SP motorcycles. The pistons and piston rings 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the engine assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated December 30, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KT6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 7, 2026.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2025 motorcycles may have pistons and piston rings that were improperly manufactured. This can lead to rod bearing failure, which may cause the rear wheel to lock up or engine oil to leak onto the rear tire.
Rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash and injury. Engine oil leaking onto hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously.
Dealers will inspect and repair the engine assembly as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the risk were mailed February 9, 2026, and additional letters will follow once the remedy is available, anticipated December 30, 2026. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 (Honda recall number KT6), and check your VIN for open recalls, which will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 7, 2026.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda CB1000SP | 2025 |
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