NHTSA recall 09V-174 (09V174000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported May 21, 2009 - about 12,894 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V174000
Also written as: 09V-174
Manufacturer number: R08
Reported: May 21, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~12,894
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

HONDA IS RECALLING 12,894 MY 2008 CBR1000RR MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT HOSE CLAMP LOCATED ON THE WATER PUMP COVER MAY BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY VIBRATION GENERATED AT CONTINUOUS HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE CLAMP BREAKS, HOT COOLANT CAN SPRAY ONTO THE RIDERS LEFT LOWER LEG CAUSING SCALDING TO THE RIDER.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-174 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Honda CBR1000RR - 2008

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