2004 Honda CBR600RR
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2004 Honda CBR600RR. Newest first.
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
On certain motorcycles, the rear brake linkage IS susceptible to corrosion which can cause binding and rough brake operation. as corrosion increases, it can cause a sticking pedal or require high brake pedal effort.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Linkage could break resulting in a loss of rear brake function which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the spherical rod end and associated parts. this recall began on august 4, 2004. owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
Owner complaints
7 complaints4 involved a crash1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Electrical system
Dt:when turning on bright light switch while driving the engine dies and the lights go out, this intermittent in nature. did contact manufacturer, who not concerned, told consumer to take to dealer. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who said they did not have to replace part because this was…
Dt:when turning on bright light switch while driving the engine dies and the lights go out, this intermittent in nature. did contact manufacturer, who not concerned, told consumer to take to dealer. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, who said they did not have to replace part because this was a ground wire problem after being originally diagnosed as a battery issue which was replaced and did not remedy problem. dealer agreed to fix problem which consumer had to pay for, but has not had any problems since repair.*ak *tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
Driver applied the brakes on the motorcycle and it failed to stop. Driver was able to maintain control of the motorcycle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Recall 04v387000 concerning motorcycles brake system linkage. Dealer refused to honor recall because the consumer did not purchase the motorcycle there. *Ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic
After complaining about the brakes while driving at 30 mph the brakes locked up and the motorcycle slid into a vehicle. Consumer later received recall 04v387000. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum
While making a turn, and applying brakes, the rear brakes failed. the vehicle slid across the road. recall 04v387000 was issued for the brakes. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
After receiving recall 04v254000 for rear brake linkage consumer made several attempts to have the motorcycle repaired. Motorcycle remained defective because the parts were never in. brakes failed, skidded, and crashed. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
While applying the brakes motorcycle failed to stop. Consumer lost control of the motorcycle and crashed into a ditch. Consumer was not injured. consumer was able to drive the motorcycle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rotor was bent, and needed to be replaced. consumer informed the mechanic that this problem occurred more than once, and the had not been resolved. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128872Honda technician newsletter - Rider Seat InstallationWhen installing the rider seat on NM4, be sure to insert the front two prongs (one on each side) into their respective stays. If these prongs are not inserted fully, the seat may be difficult to install and remove. Top shelter installation - Several Honda models have a plastic top shelter that installs over a gas cap assembly that includes a rubber insulator around its circumference.
- 10128559Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-045, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-046, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, American Honda is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, American Honda will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.
- 10128531Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
- 10032953Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. No models listed.
- 10025523Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10013898Service manual correction.
- 10010451Rear brake linkage safety recall notice. Under certain circumstances, the pushrod and/or the tie rod bushing in the rear brake master cylinder can become corroded thereby affecting the rear brake function.
- 10009000Service manual correction has incorrect specification listed for the fuel level sensor resistance. Honda 2003-2004 cbr600rr. The wrench. Honda technician newsletter. April 2004.
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