Fuel system, gasoline: deliveryRecall 07V-576 · 2006–2007 Honda CBR1000rr
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) recall 07V-576 covers 25,422 2006–2007 Honda CBR1000rr for a fuel system, gasoline: delivery problem, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V576000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.
HONDA RECALL NO. Q67.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 3, 2005 to March 5, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.