CPSCGeneral Alert
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards ...
Published: August 16, 2018Recall ID: 18759Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The clutch outer can break, posing crash and injury hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all 2018 Model Year CRF250R off-road motorcycles. The recalled motorcycles were sold in a red color. The names "HONDA" and "CRF250R" are printed on the sides of the motorcycle. The model name and model year are printed on a name plate label located at the front right top of the frame, near the steering head.
Affected Products
CRF250R Off-Road Motorcycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/OffRoad-Motorcycles-Recalled-by-American-Honda-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert |
| Title | Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert) |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2018 Honda CRF250R Location of Name Plate.JPG |
| Images › 1 › Caption | 2018 Honda CRF250R: Location of Name Plate |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Name Plate.JPG |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Name Plate |
| Hazards › Name | The clutch outer can break, posing crash and injury hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | American Honda has received 19 reports of clutch failure, including two that led to engine lock up. No crashes or injuries reported. |
| Products › Name | CRF250R Off-Road Motorcycles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 3,200 |
| Recall I D | 8378 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact their local authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
| Retailers › Name | Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from November 2017 through July 2018 for about $8,000. |
| Recall Date | 2018-08-16T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all 2018 Model Year CRF250R off-road motorcycles. The recalled motorcycles were sold in a red color. The names "HONDA" and "CRF250R" are printed on the sides of the motorcycle. The model name and model year are printed on a name plate label located at the front right top of the frame, near the steering head. |
| Recall Number | 18759 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | American Honda toll-free at 866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://powersports.honda.com/ and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-08-16T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |