Honda recalls certain 2024-2026 CBR600RR motorcycles due to rear wheel lockup and fire risks from leaking engine oil. Owners must get a free engine replacement by October 31, 2026.
Rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash or injury. Engine oil that leaks onto hot exhaust components increases the risk of a fire.
Honda is recalling specific 2024-2026 CBR600RR motorcycles because a manufacturing defect could cause rear wheel lockup or oil leaks that might lead to fire. This affects owners who need to get a free engine replacement by October 31, 2026.
The rear wheel can lock up due to rod bearing failure, causing loss of control. Leaking engine oil near hot exhaust components can ignite, creating a fire hazard.
Owners of 2024-2026 Honda CBR600RR motorcycles are affected. Riders who have the specific engine assembly issue are at higher risk of crashes or fires.
Check if your motorcycle has a Honda CBR600RR model from 2024 to 2026. The recall involves specific VINs that can be searched on NHTSA.gov starting January 7, 2026.
Call 1-866-784-1870 to confirm your motorcycle is affected and schedule the engine replacement.
Dealers will replace the engine assembly free of charge once the remedy is available, by October 31, 2026.
Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2026. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 31, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KT5 and KU3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 7, 2026.
Honda recalls certain 2024-2026 CBR600RR motorcycles because a manufacturing defect could cause rear wheel lockup or oil leaks that might lead to fire.
Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov starting January 7, 2026, or contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Dealers will replace the engine assembly free of charge by October 31, 2026.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V891000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 25V891000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the engine assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed February 9, 2026. A second letter will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated October 31, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KT5 and KU3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 7, 2026. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
