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certain motorcycles have an improper welded vent pipe in the bottom of the fuel tank. due to vibration the improperly welded tanks may crack and drip fuel.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall began on december 7, 2007. owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.

2006 Honda Cbr1000rr

Component

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Consequence of Defect

on certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.

Corrective Action

the language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Recall Notes

honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. the recall began on august 2, 2006. owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.

2006 Honda Cbr1000rr

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery

Consequence of Defect

certain motorcycles have an improper welded vent pipe in the bottom of the fuel tank. due to vibration the improperly welded tanks may crack and drip fuel.

Corrective Action

fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank free of charge. the recall began on december 7, 2007. owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.

2004 Honda Cbr1000rr

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

on certain motorcycles, some digital speedometers may experience a computer program error, causing the speedometer to indicate approximately 25 percent less than the actual vehicle speed.

Corrective Action

this condition can result in the vehicle being driven at an illegal or unsafe speed, which could increase the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will install an updated speedometer and associated components. owner notification began on may 11, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.