NHTSA Campaign Id 09V174000; Date: May. 21, 2009
If the clamp breaks, hot coolant can spray onto the riders left lower leg causing scalding to the rider.
Recalled Vehicles:2008 Honda Cbr1000rr
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:hose
Manufactured by: Honda (american Honda Motor Co. )
Affected Units:: 12,894
Recall 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.
How to Fix: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.
Recall 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 6, 2009
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