CPSCGeneral Alert
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards ...
Published: April 29, 2021Recall ID: 21741Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The motorcycle's drive chain can break while in use, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose its drive force, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves 2021 model year CRF450R off-road motorcycles. The motorcycles were sold in red, with the model name CRF450R printed on a label located on both sides of the motorcycle. Honda is printed on the front and both sides of the motorcycle. Motorcycles with the last six digits of the VIN number between 400223 and 401056 are included in this recall. The VIN number is stamped on the frame at the head tube behind the front suspension fork.
Affected Products
CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Off-Road-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/Picture1_109.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled 2021 CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Picture2_14.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | 2021 CRF450R Off-road Motorcycle Location of VIN Number |
| Hazards › Name | The motorcycle's drive chain can break while in use, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose its drive force, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received two reports of the off-road motorcycle's drive chain breaking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 536 |
| Recall I D | 9051 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact an 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 August 2020 through March 2021 for about $9,600. |
| Recall Date | 2021-04-29T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves 2021 model year CRF450R off-road motorcycles. The motorcycles were sold in red, with the model name CRF450R printed on a label located on both sides of the motorcycle. Honda is printed on the front and both sides of the motorcycle. Motorcycles with the last six digits of the VIN number between 400223 and 401056 are included in this recall. The VIN number is stamped on the frame at the head tube behind the front suspension fork. |
| Distributors › Name | American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 21741 |
| 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 | 2021-04-29T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |