| Recall Date: |
MAY 21, 2009 |
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE |
| Model Affected: |
HONDA CBR1000RR |
| Units Affected: |
12894
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 21, 2009
Model Affected:
2008 HONDA HONDA CBR1000RR
Summary
HONDA IS RECALLING 12,894 MY 2008 CBR1000RR VEHICLES. A COOLANT HOSE CLAMP LOCATED ON THE WATER PUMP COVER MAY BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY VIBRATION GENERATED AT CONTINUOUS HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS.
Consequence
IF THE CLAMP BREAKS, HOT COOLANT CAN SPRAY ONTO THE RIDERS LEFT LOWER LEG CAUSING SCALDING TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEW COOLANT HOSE CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.
Units Affected:
12894
Notes
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) R08
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