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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·22V061000·Announced 2022-02-03

Honda Recalls 2021 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP Motorcycles for Fire Risk

Honda is recalling 2021 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP motorcycles because an overheating exhaust pipe could melt the oil cooler pipe, causing a leak that increases the risk of fire or crash.

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 defect (exhaust overheating causing pipe rupture) that creates a significant risk of fire, crash, or injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the exhaust pipe may overheat under certain driving conditions. This overheating can melt the oil cooler pipe, causing it to rupture.

A ruptured oil cooler pipe can leak oil onto the exhaust pipe or rear tires. This condition increases the risk of a fire, crash, or injury. The recall affects 331 vehicles.

Dealers will replace the oil cooler pipe and install a heat guard between the exhaust pipe and oil cooler pipe free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2022, with a second letter to be sent once the remedy is available. Owners are advised not to ride the motorcycle above 5,000 RPM in 1st gear until the repair is complete. Owners may contact Honda 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
Hazard
Affected units
331

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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