Honda Recalls 2024 CB650R and CBR650R Motorcycles Over Gear Shift Issue

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued a voluntary safety recall for its 2024 CB650R and CBR650R motorcycles that were manufactured between JUN 07, 2024 to JUL 18, 2024 due to a defect in the gear change arm. The issue stems from an improper paint application, which may lead to the loosening of fasteners, increasing the risk of gear shift failure. Approximately 507 units are affected by this recall.

According to the report filled by Honda to NHTSA said, Due to improper paint application to the gear change arm, the fasteners of the gear change arm to the stroke sensor assembly may loosen and fall off. If the fasteners fall off, the rider will be unable to shift gears while riding. If the rider is unable to shift gears while riding, the risk of a crash or injury are increased.

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The paint thickness of the gear change arm was improperly applied after production changed from Japan to a supplier in Thailand, resulting in an excessively thick coating. Due to the increased paint thickness, the parallelism of the gear change arm surface can deteriorate, potentially resulting in an insufficient axial force and loosening of the nut and bolt fastening the gear change arm to the stroke sensor assembly.

In July 2024 Honda received a market quality report of the issue in Europe and began to investigate. In September 2024 Honda received notification of additional incidents in Europe and continued to investigate and analyze the issue and in February 2025 Honda determined that a defect related to motor vehicle safety existed and decided to conduct a safety recall.

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Honda America said, As of February 13, 2025, Honda has had no warranty claims in the US, and no reports of injuries or deaths related to this issue from January 11, 2024, through February 13, 2025.

To deal with the issue, Honda will notify owners of affected motorcycles via mail, advising them to visit an authorized Honda Powersports dealer. The dealers will replace the faulty gear change arm with an improved version at no cost. The updated component features an additional coining process, improved paint thickness control, and a revised torque procedure.

Owners who have already paid for related repairs may be eligible for reimbursement under Honda’s recall reimbursement plan filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).