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SevereNHTSA·18V630000·Announced 2018-09-13

Honda Recalls 2018 CRF250L Motorcycles Due to Wiring Harness Defect

Honda is recalling 2018 CRF250L motorcycles because an improperly installed wiring harness may damage safety components like lights and the horn, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wiring harness) that affects safety components and explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda CRF250L motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the wiring harness may have been inappropriately installed. This installation error can result in damage to the wiring harness, which affects the operation of safety components including the exterior lighting, horn, and instrument panel. Consequently, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) number 108 and 123.

The defective wiring harness poses several safety risks. A lack of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other traffic. A non-functioning horn may prevent the rider from alerting traffic of an impending crash. Additionally, a non-functioning instrument panel will not display speed or fuel level. A damaged wiring harness can also cause the engine to stall, which increases the risk of a crash.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ7. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CRF250L
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
505

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 (1)

  • CRF250L

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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