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Automotive · Japan · 2025-05-29

Origin: 日本

Honda motorcycles: engine lower case sealing bolt inspection/molding management improper

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-29
Country of origin	日本
Manufacturer	Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Models affected	CB650R, CBR650R, CB1000 HORNET, CB1000 HORNET SP, CB750 HORNET, NT1100P, Rebel 1100, Rebel 1100 T, XL750 TRANSALP
Units affected	2041
Defect	Regarding the sealing bolt installed in the lower case of the engine, due to improper management of inspection jigs and molding methods, the threaded part of the bolt may be improperly formed, leading to a decrease in sealing performance when the bolt is tightened. As a result, if use is continued, engine oil may leak, and the leaked oil may adhere to the exhaust pipe and cause smoke. In the worst case, the oil may adhere to the rear tire, leading to a fall.
Component	Engine (sealing bolt)
Remedy	All affected vehicles will have the sealing bolt replaced with a good quality part.
Recall number	5655
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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