Vehicle recall 17V681000 · October 26, 2017
2017 Honda CBR1000RR
There may be a gap between the fuel tank cap seal and the fuel filler neck which can allow water to enter the fuel tank.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP motorcycles. There may be a gap between the fuel tank cap seal and the fuel filler neck which can allow water to enter the fuel tank.
- Consequence
- If water enters the gas tank, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank cap. If water has gotten into the fuel tank, the affected components will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2017. Owners may contact 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KH7.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V681000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 26, 2017
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- KH7
- Owner notification
- December 22, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,443
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
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 (2017): 2017
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