Honda recalls 221 of its most expensive motorcycles for faulty fuel pump

Honda Vietnam is recalling 221 of its two most expensive motorcycles, the CBR1000RR Fireblade and Gold Wing, for faulty fuel pumps that could cause their engine to stall.

The 74 CBR1000RRs and 147 Gold Wings were manufactured in Japan between September 2017 and March 2023 and imported to Vietnam.

Due to changes in production methods, the faulty fuel pump impeller could get deformed, preventing fuel from flowing into the engine, Honda Vietnam said.

This could make starting the engine difficult and potentially cause the vehicle to shut down, it said.

While no accidents have been reported in Vietnam due to the defect, the company advised owners to bring their vehicles to authorized dealers to get them fixed, a task that should take around an hour.

The recall started on March 29 and will go on for two years.

CBR1000RRs were once previously recalled in April 2022 for faulty oil cooler pipes that could overheat and melt, causing oil leakages.

The CBR1000RR is currently priced at VND1.05 billion (US$41,400) and the Gold Wing at VND1.23 billion ($48,500).