DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSE
Posted on: 2009-05-21DescriptionHonda 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.
ConsequenceIf the clamp breaks, hot coolant can spray onto the riders left lower leg causing scalding to the rider.
Corrective ActionDealers 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.
NotesHonda recall no. R08.owners 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 .