Motorcycle — recall

Automotive · European Union · 2026-01-09

Origin: Japan

Honda Motorcycle oil level indicator defect may lead to reduced oil pressure

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-09
Country of origin	Japan
Manufacturer	Honda
Defect	Due to a defect in the manufacturing, the indicator of the oil level is not functioning correctly. This could result in a reduction in oil pressure, which could lead to seizure of the connecting rod bearing, breakage of the connecting rod, or locking of the rear wheel. This could cause an accident. The oil spilling onto a hot silencer could cause a fire.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/00026/26
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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