2003 HONDA CBR600RR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 HONDA CBR600RR
The 2003 HONDA CBR600RR has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, STEERING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (1 complaint), Service Brakes Hydraulic (1 complaint), and Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 HONDA CBR600RR
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2003 HONDA CBR600RR, potentially affecting up to 27,654 vehicles.
Recall 14E012000 — EQUIPMENT
| 2,827 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 14E012000 — STEERING
| 2,827 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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.
View full details →Recall 04V387000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
| 22,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 HONDA CBR600RR
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HONDA CBR600RR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DOES NOT SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR... IT STALLS OUT AND RPM REVELS UP. DRIVING ALONG THE ROAD AND ALL OF SUDDEN THE ENG. REVEVS UP AND YOU ARE NOT IN GEAR WHILE DRIVING....
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CBR600RR MOTORCYCLE, HE RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE REAR BRAKE LINKAGE. PRIOR TO THE RECALL, THE CONTACT HAD AN ACCIDENT. HE WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT HAND CURVE, AND THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED, CAUSING A COLLISION. . THE SERVICE DEALER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE SERVICE DEALER THREE TIMES, AND THEY STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING TO REPLACE ON THE REAR BRAKES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MOTORCYCLE.*AK
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY LOCKED UP. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CRASHED. CONSUMER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK
Safety Rating for the 2003 HONDA CBR600RR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 HONDA CBR600RR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 HONDA CBR600RR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2003 HONDA CBR600RR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
09242004 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
REAR BRAKE LINKAGE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PUSHROD AND/OR THE TIE ROD BUSHING IN THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN BECOME CORRODED THEREBY AFFECTING THE REAR BRAKE FUNCTION. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 HONDA CBR600RR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA CBR600RR
- 2003 HONDA CBR600RR (current)
- 2004 HONDA CBR600RR — 7 complaints
- 2005 HONDA CBR600RR — 1 complaint
- 2006 HONDA CBR600RR — 4 complaints
- 2007 HONDA CBR600RR — 1 complaint
- 2008 HONDA CBR600RR — 3 complaints
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