NHTSA Campaign 07V576000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Issued by HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · Reported Dec 17, 2007 · 25,422 vehicles affected

What's wrong

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES HAVE AN IMPROPER WELDED VENT PIPE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. DUE TO VIBRATION THE IMPROPERLY WELDED TANKS MAY CRACK AND DRIP FUEL.

Consequence

FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA CBR1000RR 2006 25,422
HONDA CBR1000RR 2007 25,422

Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V576000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.