The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V107000·Announced 2025-02-20

Honda CB650R gear shift arm fasteners can loosen preventing gear changes

Honda is recalling certain 2024 CB650R and CBR650R motorcycles because the gear shift arm fasteners may loosen and detach, leaving the rider unable to change gear.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: fasteners detaching from the gear shift arm leave a rider unable to change gear, removing drivetrain control on a motorcycle.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 CB650R and CBR650R motorcycles. About 507 units are potentially affected.

The fasteners of the gear shift arm may loosen and detach, resulting in the inability to shift gears.

NHTSA states that the inability to shift gears while riding increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the gear shift arm free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in April 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870, referencing recall number KR7, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CB650R, CBR650R
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
507

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 (2)

  • CB650R
  • CBR650R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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