Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-04-29). Hazards: crash, injury. Models: CRF450R. About 536 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21741 |
| Published | 2021-04-29 |
| Last updated | 2021-04-29 |
| Products | CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles |
| Firm named in the title | American Honda |
| Firms | American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Japan |
| Units (US) | 536 |
| Model numbers | CRF450R |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2020 through March 2021 for about $9,600. |
Description
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.
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.
Remedy
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 injuries
The firm has received two reports of the off-road motorcycle's drive chain breaking. No injuries have been reported.
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