Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 18759 · Aug 16, 2018 · American Honda Motor Company Inc.
3,200
units affected
3,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18759
- Date
- Aug 16, 2018
- Company
- American Honda Motor Company Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,200
- Product
- CRF250R Off-Road Motorcycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
The clutch outer can break, posing crash and injury hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- American Honda has received 19 reports of clutch failure, including two that led to engine lock up. No crashes or injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from November 2017 through July 2018 for about $8,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled crf250r off-road motorcycles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The clutch outer can break, posing crash and injury hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.