# NHTSA recall 25V891000

> **Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)** · 2026 HONDA CBR600RR · component: **ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL**

## Summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024-2026 CBR600RR motorcycles. The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can lead to rod bearing failure, possibly resulting in rear wheel lock up or oil leaking onto the rear tire.

## Consequence

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.

## Remedy

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.

## Key facts

- **Campaign number:** 25V891000
- **Manufacturer:** Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- **Make:** HONDA
- **Model:** CBR600RR
- **Model year:** 2026
- **Component:** ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
- **Report received:** 2025-12-18

## Primary source

NHTSA recall lookup: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V891000

## Citation

> US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall campaign 25V891000 (Honda (American Honda Motor Co.), 2026 HONDA). Retrieved via MORVS 2026-10-30 from https://api.morvs.ai/nhtsa-recall/25V891000. Licensed CC0.

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