The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·19V412000·Announced 2019-06-04

Honda Recalls 2018-2019 Motorcycles Due to Transmission Shaft Defect

Honda is recalling specific 2018 and 2019 motorcycles because a transmission part may detach, causing gear misalignment that increases crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (transmission shaft) that can cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly or seize, explicitly increasing the risk of crash or injury.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CB300R, 2018 CBR300R, 2018 CRF250L, 2018 CRF250L Rally, and 2018-2019 CMX300 motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect in the transmission where a circlip on the main shaft may detach, allowing for gear misalignment.

This defect can cause the transmission to shift from neutral into gear during engine start, potentially resulting in unexpected motorcycle movement. Alternatively, the transmission and rear wheel may seize while the motorcycle is in motion. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Owners should contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 or visit a dealer to have the transmission main shaft replaced free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2019, and Honda's number for this recall is KK3. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CB300R, CMX300, CRF250L, CBR300R
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
3,898

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 (4)

  • CB300R
  • CMX300
  • CRF250L
  • CBR300R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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