The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V382000·Announced 2021-05-24

Honda Motorcycles Recalled for Defective Rear Reflectors

Honda is recalling certain 2020-2021 motorcycles because the rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. This defect reduces visibility and increases the risk of crashes or injuries.

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 rear reflector defect affects vehicle safety and violates Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 108. However, the source text does not report any actual injuries, crashes, or deaths—only potential for increased crash risk. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 motorcycles, including the Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, CRF250L, GROM, CRF300L, and CB500F models. The rear reflector lens on these motorcycles may not reflect light brightly enough.

The defect causes these motorcycles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, which sets requirements for lamps and reflective devices. A dim rear reflector reduces the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Honda dealers will replace the rear reflector free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 7, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information. Honda's recall number is KM3.

The recalled product

Product
2020 HONDA CBR650R
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycles / Lighting
Hazard
  • reflector-malfunction
  • visibility-defect
  • crash-risk
Affected units
28,528

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 (13)

  • CBR650R
  • C125
  • CBR300R
  • CB650R
  • CB500X
  • CB500F
  • CBR500R
  • MONKEY125
  • CRF250L
  • CMX300
  • CRF300L
  • CMX500
  • GROM125

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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