Honda issued a recall on its 2006-2007 CBR1000RR motorcycles, due to an improperly welded vent pipe in the fuel tank. Below is the actual recall notice...

Make / Models / Build Years:
HONDA / CBR1000RR / 2006-2007

Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 07V576000

Mfr's Report Date : DEC 06, 2007

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 25,422

Summary: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES HAVE AN IMPROPER WELDED VENT PIPE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. DUE TO VIBRATION THE IMPROPERLY WELDED TANKS MAY CRACK AND DRIP FUEL.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Notes: HONDA RECALL NO. Q67.

Labels: Honda CBR1000, Honda Recalls

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported today that American Honda Motor Company has issued a recall of the following motorcycles:

• 2002-2004 GL1800/A (GoldWing SE), CBR1000XX (Blackbird)


• 2002 VFR800 (Interceptor)


• 2003-2004 VFR800/A (Interceptor)


• 2003-2004 ST1300/A

These motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (PCV) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some PCV's is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur. If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. A loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the rear brake for leakage. If leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the PCV. The recall is expected to begin on February 3, 2005.

Labels: Honda CBR1000, Honda Goldwing, Honda Recalls, Honda ST1300, Honda VFR800