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Honda XL750, CMX1100 and and CRF1100 recall: The crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured

Recall published 1+ years ago

The crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire.

The hazard: Tyre or wheel defect

A tyre or wheel defect prompted this notice. The replacement, including fitting and balancing, is free for affected products.

What the notice says: Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Why it matters: A tyre or wheel may fail in service. A sudden tread separation or wheel failure at speed is difficult for any driver to control, whatever their experience.

Recall details

Recall number
25V358000
Published
May 29, 2025
Risk level
NHTSA safety recall
Status
Open safety recall
Issued by
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Brand
Honda
Product type
Engine And Engine Cooling
Distribution
Nationwide
Vehicles
Honda CMX1100 · Honda CRF1100
Lot / code info
NHTSA campaign number 25V358000

Products covered by this recall

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 XL750, 2025 CMX1100, and CRF1100 motorcycles. The crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire.

Vehicles in this campaign

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Vehicle

Match this against the make and model on your registration.

  • XL750
  • CMX1100
  • and CRF1100

Codes are lifted verbatim from the NHTSA — Vehicle safety recalls notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Tyres

Honda — A tyre or wheel defect prompted this notice. The replacement, including fitting and balancing, is free for affected products.

  1. Check the DOT code on the tyre sidewall or the part number on the wheel against the identifiers listed in the notice.
  2. Do not keep running on an affected tyre while you wait for stock — ask about a temporary replacement, which is normally provided free.
  3. Have the spare checked too; it is frequently from the same production batch and is just as frequently forgotten.
  4. Keep the repair order the dealer hands you. It is your proof the campaign was closed out, and it matters at resale.

What the recall repair costs you

Nothing, and that is a legal obligation rather than a goodwill gesture. The question worth asking is what else is covered.

  • Recall work is free for as long as you own the vehicle, with no mileage limit, no age limit for the current owner, and no requirement that you bought the car from that dealer.
  • Get the closed campaign noted on your service record. Buyers and insurers both check.
  • Ask about a loaner or rental when you book, not when you arrive. On a parts-delayed campaign it is frequently available and almost never volunteered.
  • Keep receipts for towing, storage or a rental you arranged yourself — reimbursement for these is common where the vehicle was undrivable.

Remedy named in the notice: Dealers will replace the crankcase sealing bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS2.

Company contact: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Honda engine and engine cooling recalled?

The crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire. Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official NHTSA — Vehicle safety recalls record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Check the DOT code on the tyre sidewall or the part number on the wheel against the identifiers listed in the notice.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Dealers will replace the crankcase sealing bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS2.

Does the repair cost me anything?

No. Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge at a franchised dealer for as long as the campaign is open, whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.

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