SAFETY RECALL: 2024-2025 CBR650R Left Handlebar Switch Harness Wire Chafing
BACKGROUND:
Due to a manufacturing issue, the wire harness that the left handlebar switch connects to may be routed incorrectly, positioning it too close to a bracket. Contact between the wire harness and the bracket may lead to wear on the insulation and may expose the wire. Contact between the exposed wire and bracket could cause a short circuit and a blown fuse leading to malfunctions with the signals, brake lights, horn, and other electronics which may increase the risk of a crash.
To resolve this issue, the affected units will have the wire harness inspected and properly routed. In the event the wires are exposed, the wire harness will be replaced.
AFFECTED UNITS:
2020-2025CBR650512 units (67 Dealer Inventory).
Make sure to perform a ‘VIN Information Inquiry’. If the unit does not appear with the campaign code L29 on the VIN Information Inquiry, it is not affected by this campaign, or the campaign has already been completed.
STOP SALE:
The affected units in dealers’ new or used inventories must have this Safety Recall service completed prior to sale. Should a dealership sell an affected unit that subsequently causes an injury or damage because of this Safety Recall issue, the dealership will be solely responsible to the damaged party and will be required to defend and indemnify Honda Canada for any resulting claims.
NOTIFICATIONS:
Transport Canada: Honda Canada will notify Transport Canada of this Safety Recall on Tuesday, December 23rd.
Stop Sale: The campaign system triggered the stop sale as of Tuesday, December 23rd.
Customers: Notifications will be sent by mail in February 2026. Owners of all units manufactured for the Canadian market will be able to check if their unit is affected using
Honda Motorcycle, ATV & Side-by-Side Recalls: Info & Software Updates | Honda Powersports starting on Wednesday, December 24th.
PARTS:
Service Parts are currently unavailable. The supply of service parts is set to improve by late January 2026.
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
The procedure for inspection and rerouting (MSB-IV-3-25) will be posted early January 2026 along with warranty claim information.
TOOLS:
Dealers should already be equipped with the necessary tools for this repair.
Please ensure the appropriate associates are advised of this Safety Recall campaign.
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