Honda Recalls 2021 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Motorcycles for Rear Cushion Plate Defect
Honda is recalling 2021 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP motorcycles because incorrectly installed rear cushion connecting plates may break, causing a sudden drop in vehicle height and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear cushion connecting plates) that may break and cause a sudden drop in vehicle height, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. This aligns with the rubric criterion for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (potential for severe injury from crash).
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the rear cushion connecting plates may have been installed incorrectly. This installation error may cause the plates to break.
If the plates break, the vehicle may experience a sudden drop in height. This mechanical failure increases the risk of a crash or injury to the rider. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.
Dealers will inspect the motorcycles and, as necessary, replace both rear cushion connecting plates free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service 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
- Affected units
- 89
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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