Honda 2017 CBR1000RR: Water in Fuel Tank May Cause Engine Stall and Crash Risk
Honda recalls 2017 CBR1000RR motorcycles with potential water in fuel tank causing engine stalling and crash risk. Free repairs available by December 22, 2017.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If water enters the gas tank, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling 2017 CBR1000RR motorcycles because a gap in the fuel tank cap seal may let water enter the fuel tank. This could cause the engine to stall, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact Honda for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226004-honda-2017-cbr1000rr-water-in-fuel-tank-may-cause-engine.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226004-honda-2017-cbr1000rr-water-in-fuel-tank-may-cause-engine · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V681000
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“Honda 2017 CBR1000RR: Water in Fuel Tank May Cause Engine Stall and Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226004-honda-2017-cbr1000rr-water-in-fuel-tank-may-cause-engine. Based on NHTSA recall #17V681000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V681000).
Why it’s dangerous
Water entering the fuel tank can cause the engine to stall while riding. This increases the risk of losing control and crashing, especially during wet conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Honda CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP motorcycles are affected. Riders who have water in their fuel tank are at higher risk of engine stalling and potential crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle has a gap between the fuel tank cap seal and the fuel filler neck. The recall applies to 2017 Honda CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda
Call 1-866-784-1870 to schedule free repairs for the fuel tank cap seal.
Replace Fuel Tank Cap
If water has entered the fuel tank, Honda will replace the affected components at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank cap. If water has gotten into the fuel tank, the affected components will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2017. Owners may contact 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KH7.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 57 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V681000 (October 26, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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