Campaign 25V-358

Crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire

Defect summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2024 XL750, 2025 CMX1100, and CRF1100 motorcycles. The crankcase sealing bolt may have been improperly manufactured, which can cause the engine to leak oil onto the rear tire.

Consequence

Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the crankcase sealing bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS2.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V358000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

3 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about engine and cooling on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-358
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Honda	CMX1100	2025	0
Honda	CRF1100	2025	0
Honda	XL750	2024	1

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

25V-892 Dec 18, 2025
Pistons and piston rings may have been improperly manufactured, which can lead to rod bearing failure, possibly resulting in rear wheel lock up or…
25V-891 Dec 18, 2025
Cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can lead to rod bearing failure, possibly resulting in rear wheel lock up or oil…
25V-195 Mar 27, 2025
Oil pump driven gear may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power
24V-820 Oct 31, 2024
Primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine stall and lock up the rear wheel
23V-751 Nov 13, 2023
Due to a manufacturing error, the connecting rod bearing in the engine may wear and seize, damaging the engine
23V-261 Apr 12, 2023
Right engine crank house cover was incorrectly painted, allowing the press-fit plug to fall out