2004 Honda Cbr600rr recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
2 safety recalls, most serious first
1. Brakes
What's wrong, in plain English: Anything that slows the car down. Treat brake recalls as urgent. 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.
What could happen: LINKAGE COULD BREAK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FUNCTION WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2004 CBR600RR.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 04V387000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-800-999-1009.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: RECALL NO. P40. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
2. Equipment
What's wrong, in plain English: A part or accessory supplied with the vehicle. 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 damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
What could happen: 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.
The fix: 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.
What to do
- Check whether your car is affected: enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall covers specific VINs, not every 2004 CBR600RR.
- Book a repair at any authorized Honda dealer. Quote NHTSA campaign 14E012000.
- The repair is free. By US law, safety recall repairs cost the owner nothing, no matter the car's age or mileage.
- Manufacturer hotline: 1-828-692-4525.
- Buying this car used? Ask the seller for proof the recall was completed, or run the VIN yourself before paying.
Official wording from NHTSA
Component: EQUIPMENT
Summary: 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 damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
Consequence: 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.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Useful for owners
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (6), Hydraulic (6), Electrical system (1).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (7)
08/23/2005 · 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 A GROUND WIRE PROBLEM AFTER BEING ORIGINALLY DIAGNOSED AS A…
02/01/2005 · Brakes
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
11/09/2004 · Brakes
RECALL 04V387000 CONCERNING MOTORCYCLES BRAKE SYSTEM LINKAGE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE THE CONSUMER DID NOT PURCHASE THE MOTORCYCLE THERE. *AK
10/25/2004 · Brakes · crash
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
09/27/2004 · Brakes · crash
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
09/08/2004 · Brakes · crash
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
08/24/2004 · Brakes · crash
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…