The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09708·Announced 2008-11-13

Honda Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Swing Arm Weld Failure Risk

American Honda Motor Co. is recalling about 13,000 model year 2007-2008 Honda CRF150R/RB off-road competition motorcycles because a swing arm weld can fail, causing loss of control.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect (swing arm weld failure) that poses a risk of injury or death, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

American Honda Motor Co. Inc. is recalling about 13,000 model year 2007-2008 Honda CRF150R/RB off-road competition motorcycles. The recall is due to a risk that the weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, which could cause the rider to lose control and crash.

Honda has received two reports of swing arms cracking, but no injuries have been reported. The recalled motorcycles were sold nationwide through Honda motorcycle dealers from September 2006 through October 2008 for between $4,300 and $4,400.

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. For additional information, consumers can contact Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.powersports.honda.com.

The recalled product

Product
Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
13,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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