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SevereNHTSA·25V358000·Announced 2025-05-29

Honda motorcycle crankcase bolt can leak oil onto the rear tire

Honda is recalling certain 2024 XL750 and 2025 CMX1100 and CRF1100 motorcycles because an improperly manufactured crankcase sealing bolt can let the engine leak oil onto the rear tire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: a defective sealing bolt lets oil reach the driven tire, which the source states can cause a loss of control of the motorcycle.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 XL750, and 2025 CMX1100 and CRF1100 motorcycles. About 1,016 units are potentially affected.

The crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire.

NHTSA states that oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will replace the crankcase sealing bolt free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870, referencing recall number KS2, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CRF1100, CMX1100, XL750
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Engine
Hazard
Affected units
1,016

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 (3)

  • CRF1100
  • CMX1100
  • XL750

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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