The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18759·Announced 2018-08-16

Honda Recalls 2018 CRF250R Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Clutch Failure Hazard

American Honda is recalling 2018 CRF250R off-road motorcycles because the clutch outer can break, posing crash and injury hazards.

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 in a vehicle that poses crash and injury hazards, but the source explicitly states that no crashes or 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 Company Inc. is recalling approximately 3,200 2018 Model Year CRF250R off-road motorcycles. The recalled motorcycles were sold in a red color at authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from November 2017 through July 2018 for about $8,000. The names "HONDA" and "CRF250R" are printed on the sides of the motorcycle, and the model name and year are printed on a name plate label located at the front right top of the frame, near the steering head.

The recall is due to a defect where the clutch outer can break, posing crash and injury hazards. American Honda has received 19 reports of clutch failure, including two that led to engine lock up. No crashes or injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact their local authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly. For more information, consumers can call American Honda toll-free at 866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the Honda Powersports website.

The recalled product

Product
CRF250R Off-Road Motorcycles
Manufacturer
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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