Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
Recalling Firm: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves model year 2007-2008 Honda CRF150R/RB motocross competition motorcycles.
Affected Products
Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Off-Road-Motorcycles-Recalled-by-American-Honda-Motor-Due-to-Risk-of-Swing-Arm-Weld-Failure |
| Title | Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/79cd7e807d7e42748d612a6ba709ac63.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Off-Road Competition Motorcycle |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f60d43ef2c144b059f7d79a00736ad26.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Off-Road Competition Motorcycle |
| Hazards › Name | The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders. |
| Injuries › Name | Honda has received two reports of swing arms cracking. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles |
| Products › Type | Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2049 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 13,000 |
| Recall I D | 5919 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled off-road motorcycles and contact any Honda dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled motorcycles are being sent a direct notice. |
| Retailers › Name | Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from September 2006 through October 2008 for between $4,300 and $4,400. |
| Recall Date | 2008-11-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves model year 2007-2008 Honda CRF150R/RB motocross competition motorcycles. |
| Recall Number | 09708 |
| Manufacturers › Name | American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.powersports.honda.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Japan |
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