The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·11V544000·Announced 2011-11-10

CFMoto Recalls 2005-2009 CF250T Motorcycles for Brake Control Defect

CFMoto is recalling 2005-2009 CF250T V3 and V5 motorcycles because they have a left-hand rear brake instead of the required right-foot operated brake, increasing crash risk.

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 vehicle defect (non-compliant brake controls) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any deaths or serious injuries, placing it in the High severity category rather than Severe or Critical.

Plain-English summary

CFMoto Powersports, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2009 CF250T V3 and CF250T V5 automatic motorcycles manufactured between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2009. The recall involves 6,405 vehicles.

These motorcycles were built with a left-hand rear wheel brake instead of the required right-foot operated rear wheel brake. This configuration fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 123, "Motorcycle Controls and Displays." The absence of standardized controls may hinder the operator's ability to effectively brake, increasing the risk of a crash.

CFMoto will notify owners, and dealers will install a right foot control rear wheel brake kit free of charge. The safety recall began on January 10, 2012. Owners may contact CFMoto at 1-888-823-6686 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CHG CF250T V3, CF250T V5
Brand
CHG
Manufacturer
CFMOTO POWERSPORTS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
6,405

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CF250T V3
  • CF250T V5

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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