HONDA CRF250L (2018) recall — Electrical System
Honda recalls 2018 CRF250L motorcycles with electrical system issues that may cause reduced visibility, non-functioning horn, and instrument panel failure, increasing crash risk. Owners must have wiring harness inspected and replaced free of charge.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Lack of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to traffic. A non-functioning horn can cause the inability to alert traffic of an impending crash, and a non-functioning instrument panel will not display the speed or fuel level. A damaged wiring harness can also result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling 2018 CRF250L motorcycles due to electrical system problems that could cause lights, horn, and speedometer to malfunction. This increases the risk of crashes because riders may not be seen by traffic or unable to alert others of an impending collision. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225004-honda-crf250l-2018-recall-electrical-system-safety-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225004-honda-crf250l-2018-recall-electrical-system-safety-hazard · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V630000
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“Honda CRF250L (2018) Recall: Electrical System Safety Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225004-honda-crf250l-2018-recall-electrical-system-safety-hazard. Based on NHTSA recall #18V630000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V630000).
Why it’s dangerous
The wiring harness may be improperly installed, causing lights, horn, and instrument panel to stop working. This reduces visibility to traffic and prevents riders from alerting others of a crash, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Honda CRF250L motorcycles are affected. Riders and other road users are at risk if the electrical system fails, potentially leading to crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2018 Honda CRF250L motorcycles. The recall began October 31, 2018, and applies to vehicles with a wiring harness that may have been installed incorrectly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-866-784-1870 to have the wiring harness inspected and replaced if necessary.
What NHTSA says to do
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ7.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, causing lights, horn, and instrument panel to malfunction, which violates federal safety standards.
What should I do if I own this motorcycle?
Honda will inspect and replace the wiring harness for free. Contact customer service at 1-866-784-1870 to schedule the service.
Is there a deadline for this fix?
The recall began October 31, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for the repair; owners can contact Honda for service at any time.
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V630000 — Honda Honda Hello, I own a Honda that is covered by recall 18V630000 from Honda. The official recall notice states: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ7. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V630000 (September 13, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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