Honda recalls 2021 CRF450R off-road motorcycles due to potential drive chain breakage causing sudden loss of drive force and crash risks. Affected units have specific VIN ranges and red color.
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.
“Honda CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled: Drive Chain Breakage Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2858-honda-crf450r-off-road-motorcycles-recalled-drive-chain-breakage-risk. Based on CPSC recall #9051 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Off-Road-Motorcycles-Recalled-by-American-Honda-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on April 29, 2021, that American Honda is recalling 2021 model year CRF450R off-road motorcycles due to a crash hazard. The drive chain can break while in use, causing sudden loss of drive force. Owners should stop using the motorcycles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer for a free repair.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Honda
Product: CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles
Model Years: 2021
VIN Range: Last six digits between 400223 and 401056
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. For more information, consumers can call American Honda toll-free at 866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit http://powersports.honda.com/ and click on "Recall Information".
The hazard
According to the CPSC, 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. The firm has received two reports of the off-road motorcycle's drive chain breaking. No injuries have been reported.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show American Honda has issued other recent recalls for similar products, including the Kawasaki 2026 Teryx4 H2/Teryx5 H2 recall on June 11, 2026, and the Yamazuki Youth ATVs recall on August 13, 2026. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Trsmima Zipline Kits and Spring Brakes recall (July 30, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for red color and the model name CRF450R on both sides of the motorcycle. The VIN number (last six digits 400223-401056) is stamped on the frame behind the front suspension fork.
Brand
Honda
Product
CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop riding the recalled 2021 CRF450R off-road motorcycles to prevent potential crashes and injuries.
Contact Honda Dealer
Schedule a free repair with an authorized Honda Powersports dealer by contacting Honda directly.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2020 through March 2021 for about $9,600.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9051 — Honda CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled: Drive Chain Breakage Risk
Hello,
I own a Honda CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled: Drive Chain Breakage Risk that is covered by recall 9051 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC 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.
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