Safety regulator, Honda Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
Recall 01038 · Nov 21, 2000 · American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01038
- Date
- Nov 21, 2000
- Company
- American Honda Motor Co. Inc.
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- Year 2000 and 2001 Honda XR50R off-road motorcycles
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Hazard
- Crash risk
The product
The recall includes only years 2000 and 2001 off-road motorcycles with model number XR50R. They are red, and "50R" is written on the sides of the seat on 2000 models, and on the sides of the tank shroud on the 2001 models. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of these motorcycles, listed below, can be found on the left side of the steering head frame tube. - 2000 XR50R motorcycles have VIN ranges from JH2AE03**YK000013 to JH2AE03**YK0016046 - 2001 XR50R motorcycles have VIN ranges from JH2AE03**1K010001 to JH2AE03**1K0110056
What can happen
The two bolts that attach the handlebars can break. If the handlebars separate from the motorcycle, the rider loses steering control and can crash, posing the risk of serious injuries.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately, and call their local Honda motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Honda has received four reports of handlebars separating from these motorcycles. No injuries have been reported. Honda also received four reports of loose handlebars caused by one of the two bolts failing.
- Sold at
- Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from September 1999 through October 2000, for about $1,300.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled year 2000 and 2001 honda xr50r off-road motorcycles?
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately, and call their local Honda motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair.
What is the hazard?
The two bolts that attach the handlebars can break. If the handlebars separate from the motorcycle, the rider loses steering control and can crash, posing the risk of serious injuries.
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.