Vehicle recall 09V174000 · May 21, 2009
2008 Honda CBR1000RR
A coolant hose clamp located on the water pump cover may break due to fatigue caused by vibration generated at continuous high engine speeds.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda 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.
- Consequence
- If the clamp breaks, hot coolant can spray onto the riders left lower leg causing scalding to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers 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.
- Notes
- Honda 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V174000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 2009
- Filed by
- HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- R08
- Owner notification
- June 6, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,894
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda CBR1000RR (2008): 2008
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