The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V681000·Announced 2017-10-26

Honda Recalls 2017 CBR1000RR Motorcycles Due to Fuel Tank Water Ingress Risk

Honda is recalling 2,443 2017 CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP motorcycles because a gap in the fuel tank cap seal may allow water to enter the tank, potentially causing engine stalling and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk of engine stalling that increases the risk of a crash, which fits the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP motorcycles. The recall involves 2,443 vehicles. The defect involves a potential gap between the fuel tank cap seal and the fuel filler neck, which can allow water to enter the fuel tank.

If water enters the gas tank, the engine may stall, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank cap. If water has already entered the fuel tank, the affected components will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2017. Owners may contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CBR1000RR
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,443

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CBR1000RR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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