Vehicle recall 21V249000 · April 8, 2021
2021 Honda CBR1000RR
The rear cushion connecting plate(s) may have been installed incorrectly, which may cause the plate(s) to break.
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 2021 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP motorcycles. The rear cushion connecting plate(s) may have been installed incorrectly, which may cause the plate(s) to break.
- Consequence
- Broken plate(s) may cause a sudden drop to the vehicle height, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, as necessary, replace both rear cushion connecting plates free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KL9.
- 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
- 21V249000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 8, 2021
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- KL9
- Owner notification
- June 7, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 89
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
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 (2021): 2021
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