The 2024 Honda CBR650R has 3 recalls, the most serious being a gear shift arm fastener that can loosen and fall off, leaving the rider unable to change gears while in traffic.
The wiring system accounts for the other two recalls, and both point to the same outcome: turn signals, brake lights, the horn, the speedometer, and tail lights can all stop working at once. In one case, engine vibration wears through the turn signal switch wire harness until it shorts out and blows a fuse, knocking out all of those functions together. In the other, the same wire harness can be routed too close to the cowl stay bracket, where contact with the bracket cuts into the wiring over time and causes the same cluster of lights and instruments to go dark. Other drivers lose the ability to tell when the motorcycle is slowing or turning, which raises the risk of a rear-end collision.
At a glance
What can fail
The turn signal switch wiring harness may not be routed correctly and could get damaged where it touches the cowl stay bracket. This damage could cause the front and rear turn signals, brake lights, horn, speedometer, tail lights, and license plate light to stop working.
What the fix does
A Honda dealership will inspect the wiring harness routing and re-route and/or repair it as needed to prevent damage.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Engine vibration can damage the turn signal switch wiring, causing an electrical short circuit and blown fuse that disables the turn signals.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect and repair the turn signal switch wiring harness as needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The fasteners holding the gear shift arm can loosen and come off, making it impossible to shift gears.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the gear shift arm at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
