Honda CBR1000RR: Engine and engine cooling — manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Affects Honda CBR1000RR · 2021 — about 331 vehicles.

The hazard

A ruptured oil cooler pipe can leak oil onto the exhaust pipe or rear tires, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

What to do

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 April 8, 2022. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle above 5,000 RPM in 1st gear until the recall repair is complete. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KN3.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational