Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 21741 · Apr 29, 2021 · American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
536
units affected
536
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21741
- Date
- Apr 29, 2021
- Company
- American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 536
- Product
- CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the off-road motorcycle's drive chain breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2020 through March 2021 for about $9,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled crf450r off-road motorcycles?
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.
What is the 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.
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.