Recalls for 2006 Honda Cbr1000rr

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Posted on: 2006-07-26
Description
On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.

Consequence
The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Corrective Action
Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the reporting safety defects section of the owner's manual.  The recall began on august 2, 2006.  Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

Notes
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.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

Posted on: 2007-12-17
Description
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.

Consequence
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
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.