NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Honda CBR600RR Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 Honda CBR600RR has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Honda dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Honda CBR600RR. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 Honda CBR600RR owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2005 Honda CBR600RR, describing incidents dated August 3, 2005.
Most-cited components
- Wheels 1 complaint
The complaint on file reports a crash (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10137741 · Filed
COMPLAINT REGARDING A DEFECT IN THE RIM OF THE REAR TIRE ON THE HONDA CBR600RR. *MR WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE IT APPEARED TO DROP DOWN AND THE BIKE FLIPPED END OVER END. UPON LATER INSPECTION IT APPEARED THAT A FOUR TO FIVE INCH CHUCK OF METAL BROKE FROM THE EDGE OF THE REAR TIRE RIM. *NM
Steering Damper Bracket may Fail, Locking Steering
NHTSA #14E012000 · Equipment · NHTSA notice
Reported April 1, 2014 · Ohlins Racing AB
Potentially affected: 2,827 vehicles
Repair completion: 4% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Owners notified November 19, 2013
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer 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.
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