Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
Recall 09708 · Nov 13, 2008 · American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
13,000
units affected
13,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09708
- Date
- Nov 13, 2008
- Company
- American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 13,000
- Product
- Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
This recall involves model year 2007-2008 Honda CRF150R/RB motocross competition motorcycles.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Honda has received two reports of swing arms cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from September 2006 through October 2008 for between $4,300 and $4,400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled honda off-road competition motorcycles?
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.
What is the 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.
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.