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Motorcycle (Honda CBR1000RR-R) - Repair

Official notice

8 Apr 2021

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:HighCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Motorcycle (Honda CBR1000RR-R) - Repair. Suspension system (cushion connecting plate) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Suspension system (cushion connecting plate). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: In the suspension system, inappropriate assembly work instructions for the cushion connecting plate linking the rear cushion arm and swingarm have resulted in some plates being installed with their front and back faces reversed. Repeated riding over uneven road surfaces and similar conditions may cause the plate to break and, in the worst case, compromise riding stability. Published 2021-04-08.

What to do now

(Recall) 4935 ■ Corrective measures: Inspect the installation of the cushion connecting plate on all vehicles. On affected vehicles, replace the cushion connecting plate and dust seals with new parts.

Recall number

4935

Official notice

2021-04-08

The hazard

Suspension system (cushion connecting plate) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Suspension system (cushion connecting plate). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: In the suspension system, inappropriate assembly work instructions for the cushion connecting plate linking the rear cushion arm and swingarm have resulted in some plates being installed with their front and back faces reversed. Repeated riding over uneven road surfaces and similar conditions may cause the plate to break and, in the worst case, compromise riding stability.

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Recall Numbers

4935

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Affected products

Product 1

ホンダ「CBR1000RR-R」

Hazard

Suspension system (cushion connecting plate) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Suspension system (cushion connecting plate). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards and its cause: In the suspension system, inappropriate assembly work instructions for the cushion connecting plate linking the rear cushion arm and swingarm have resulted in some plates being installed with their front and back faces reversed. Repeated riding over uneven road surfaces and similar conditions may cause the plate to break and, in the worst case, compromise riding stability.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

Manufacturer

本田技研工業株式会社

Phone

0120-086819

Brand: Honda. Contact: 本田技研工業株式会社. Phone 0120-086819.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

VEHICLES

Official classification

消費者庁 — 修理

Recall details

Recall number

4935

Event id

CAA-00000027663

Source tier

official

Documents, notices & source

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