The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·23V779000·Announced 2024-08-11

CFMOTO 700CL-X Motorcycles Recalled for Delayed Braking Software Defect

CFMOTO is recalling certain 2022-2023 700CL-X motorcycles because ABS software may delay braking when the hand brake lever is squeezed multiple times, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update the software free of charge.

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: This recall involves a confirmed defect in the ABS braking system that causes delayed braking—a safety-critical issue that increases crash risk. However, no injuries, deaths, or crashes have been reported. Per the rubric, safety-critical risk-of-harm defects without reported injury score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

CFMOTO POWERSPORTS, INC. is recalling certain 2022 and 2023 model year CFMOTO 700CL-X motorcycles due to a software defect in the ABS (anti-lock braking system) control module. Approximately 1,374 motorcycles are affected by this recall.

The ABS control module software settings may delay braking when the hand brake lever is squeezed two or more times in succession. This delay can extend the distance required to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Owners should contact a CFMOTO dealer to have the ABS software updated free of charge. CFMOTO customer service can be reached toll-free at (888) 8-CFMOTO (283-6686) or 1-763-398-2690, or by email at [email protected]. The recall is referenced as CFMOTO number WAR-2023-07. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 5, 2023.

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.nhtsa.gov for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
2022 CFMOTO 700CL-X
Brand
CFMOTO
Manufacturer
CFMOTO POWERSPORTS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
  • delayed-braking
  • brake-system-defect
Affected units
1,374

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)

  • 700CL-X

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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