Recall 09V-174
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recalled the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system, hoses/lines/piping/fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-174
- Reported
- May 21, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 12,894 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Honda is recalling 12,894 my 2008 cbr1000rr motorcycles. A coolant hose clamp located on the water pump cover may break due to fatigue caused by vibration generated at continuous high engine speeds.
The risk
If the clamp breaks, hot coolant can spray onto the riders left lower leg causing scalding to the rider.
The fix
Dealers will install the new coolant hose clamp free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before june 6, 2009. Owners may contact honda at [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Honda recall no. R08.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Honda CBR1000RR 2008