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Motorcycle (Honda CBR400R, 400X) - Repair
Official notice
2 Sept 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Motorcycle (Honda CBR400R, 400X) - Repair. Braking system (ABS modulator) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Braking system (ABS modulator). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to improper management of the grease application equipment, excessive grease was applied to the reservoir piston O-ring in some ABS (anti-lock braking system) modulators. Repeated brake operation may cause this grease to migrate to the outlet valve. If foreign matter adheres to the grease and becomes trapped in the check valve, the braking stopping distance may increase. Published 2021-09-02.
What to do now
(Recall) 5008 ■ Corrective measures: Replace the ABS modulator with a non-defective unit on all vehicles.
Recall number
5008
Official notice
2021-09-02
The hazard
The hazard
Braking system (ABS modulator) defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Braking system (ABS modulator). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards and its cause: Due to improper management of the grease application equipment, excessive grease was applied to the reservoir piston O-ring in some ABS (anti-lock braking system) modulators. Repeated brake operation may cause this grease to migrate to the outlet valve. If foreign matter adheres to the grease and becomes trapped in the check valve, the braking stopping distance may increase.
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Brand: Honda. Contact: 本田技研工業株式会社. Phone 0120-086819.
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