Honda Motorcycles Cbr600rr-3: Rear Brake Master Cylinder Connecting Rod End May Fracture

Honda is recalling 8,394 CBR600RR-3 and CBR600RR-4 motorcycles sold in the United Kingdom because the rear brake master cylinder connecting rod may corrode and fracture, potentially causing loss of rear braking force. The connecting rod will be replaced with a steel version instead of the current aluminum part.

Recalling firm
HONDA MOTORCYCLES
Product
Vehicles: HONDA MOTORCYCLES CBR600RR-3, HONDA MOTORCYCLES CBR600RR-4. Units affected: 8,394
Reason
The connecting rod push rod end may suffer from corrosion and this could cause binding and sticking of the rear brake pedal. Continued use of the brake in this condition may result in fracture of the connecting rod end which could result in loss of rear braking force. Remedy: Recall affected machines and replace connecting rod with one made of steel instead of aluminium.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2004-08-16
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/41b607e3-7b0e-4542-b40e-85172fb03b09