Product Recall Number: 21-741
Why was CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles recalled?
The motorcycle’s drive chain can break while in use, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose its drive force, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Product Recall Number: 21-741
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2021-04-29
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles
Description: This recall involves 2021 model year CRF450R off-road motorcycles. The motorcycles were sold in red, with the model name CRF450R printed on a label located on both sides of the motorcycle. Honda is printed on the front and both sides of the motorcycle. Motorcycles with the last six digits of the VIN number between 400223 and 401056 are included in this recall. The VIN number is stamped on the frame at the head tube behind the front suspension fork.
Hazard Description: The motorcycle’s drive chain can break while in use, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose its drive force, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 536
Incidents: The firm has received two reports of the off-road motorcycle’s drive chain breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold At: Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2020 through March 2021 for about $9,600.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif
Manufactured In: Japan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed