Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V681000 Reported October 26, 2017

Water may enter fuel tank

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Fuel System, Gasoline · 2,443 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V681000
Manufacturer Campaign
KH7
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
2,443
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 26, 2017
Completion Rate
92.14

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co.) is recalling certain 2017 honda cbr1000rr and cbr1000rr sp motorcycles. there may be a gap between the fuel tank cap seal and the fuel filler neck which can allow water to enter the fuel tank.

Safety Consequence

If water enters the gas tank, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank cap. if water has gotten into the fuel tank, the affected components will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on december 22, 2017. owners may contact 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is kh7.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference recall ID 17V681000 or campaign KH7.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V681000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 17V681000?

NHTSA recall 17V681000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on October 26, 2017. It addresses: Water may enter fuel tank. The recall affects approximately 2,443 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 17V681000 or the manufacturer campaign number KH7. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.