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HighNHTSA·24V108000·Announced 2025-01-02

2023 CFMOTO 450SS Motorcycle Telematics Box Fall May Cause Steering Loss

CFMOTO is recalling certain 2023 450SS motorcycles where the telematics box may fall onto the steering forks, causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will replace the T-box holder at no 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: The recall involves a structural component that may cause loss of steering control on a motorcycle, creating genuine risk of harm. However, no injuries, deaths, or property damage have been reported. Per the rubric, recalls involving potential harm from structural defects without reported injury are scored at High (3).

Plain-English summary

CFMOTO POWERSPORTS, INC. is recalling certain 2023 450SS motorcycles. The telematics box (T-box) may fall onto the front steering forks. This can cause a loss of steering control and increase the risk of a motorcycle crash.

The recall affects approximately 1,700 units. Owners were initially notified by mail on February 29, 2024.

Owners should contact CFMOTO customer service at 1-763-398-2690 to arrange the free replacement of the T-box holder at an authorized dealer. Alternatively, owners can 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 more information. The NHTSA campaign number is 24V108000.

The recalled product

Product
2023 CFMOTO 450SS
Brand
CFMOTO
Manufacturer
CFMOTO POWERSPORTS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle / Steering
Hazard
  • steering-loss
  • crash-risk
Affected units
1,700

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)

  • 450SS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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