Safety Recall NHTSA · 22V061000 Reported February 3, 2022

Oil leak from melted oil cooler pipe

Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) · Engine And Engine Cooling · 331 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
22V061000
Manufacturer Campaign
KN3
Manufacturer
Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
331
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
February 3, 2022
Completion Rate
65.15

Defect Summary

Honda (american honda motor co) is recalling certain 2021 cbr1000rr-r fireblade sp motorcycles. under certain driving conditions, the exhaust pipe may overheat, which could melt the oil cooler pipe and cause it to rupture.

Safety Consequence

A ruptured oil cooler pipe can leak oil onto the exhaust pipe or rear tires, increasing the risk of a fire, crash, or injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the oil cooler pipe and install a heat guard between the exhaust pipe and oil cooler pipe, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed april 8, 2022. a second letter will be sent once the remedy is available. owners are advised not to ride their motorcycle above 5,000 rpm in 1st gear until the recall repair is complete. owners may contact honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. honda's number for this recall is kn3.

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 22V061000 or campaign KN3.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 22V061000

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

What is recall 22V061000?

NHTSA recall 22V061000 was issued by Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) on February 3, 2022. It addresses: Oil leak from melted oil cooler pipe. The recall affects approximately 331 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Honda (american Honda Motor Co.) dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 22V061000 or the manufacturer campaign number KN3. 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.