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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 2 of 2 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
1 crash reports0 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
2 reports
34,235 miles · Apr 14, 2025
Electrical System
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Honda CBR 600. The contact stated that while attempting to register the motorcycle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 18,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mil…
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Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Honda CBR 600. The contact stated that while attempting to register the motorcycle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 18,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 34,235.
NHTSA ODI #11654483
65,000 miles · Apr 29, 2018
SteeringVehicle Speed ControlWheelsCrashInjury
I WENT AROUND THE BLOCK OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD CITY STREET IN MOTION WHEN I SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR, THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED PREVENTING ANY TYPE OF TURNING AND THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK WHILST STEADILY RISING UNTIL I SLAMMED INTO A TREE HEAD ON. THE LAST MPH I REMEMBER WHICH WAS THE VERY LAST THING I REMEMBER BEFORE IMPACT, WAS 45MP…
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I WENT AROUND THE BLOCK OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD CITY STREET IN MOTION WHEN I SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR, THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED PREVENTING ANY TYPE OF TURNING AND THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK WHILST STEADILY RISING UNTIL I SLAMMED INTO A TREE HEAD ON. THE LAST MPH I REMEMBER WHICH WAS THE VERY LAST THING I REMEMBER BEFORE IMPACT, WAS 45MPH
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
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