Honda (American Honda Motor Co.): Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical (2024 HONDA CBR600RR, 2025 HONDA CBR600RR, 2026 HONDA CBR600RR)
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The text below is copied from the official NHTSA record. If anything differs, the official notice is correct.
- Company / brand
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Product
- 2024 HONDA CBR600RR; 2025 HONDA CBR600RR; 2026 HONDA CBR600RR
- Reason / hazard
- 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.
- What to do (remedy)
- 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 recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 7, 2026.
- Distribution / sold at
- Potentially affected: 1337
- Defect
- 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.
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
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