Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published May 24, 2021
Honda CRF300L 2021: Dim Rear Reflector May Reduce Visibility
Honda recalls 2021 CRF300L motorcycles with dim rear reflectors that could reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing crash risk. Owners must have reflector replaced free by dealer.
Honda is recalling 2021 CRF300L motorcycles because their rear reflectors may not reflect brightly enough, potentially reducing visibility to other drivers and increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have the reflector replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80463-honda-crf300l-2021-dim-rear-reflector-may-reduce-visibility.
“Honda CRF300L 2021: Dim Rear Reflector May Reduce Visibility.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80463-honda-crf300l-2021-dim-rear-reflector-may-reduce-visibility. Based on NHTSA recall #21V382000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V382000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on May 24, 2021, that Honda is recalling certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles. A dim rear reflector may reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will replace the rear reflector free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Honda Super Cub C125, 2020-2021
Honda CB500F, 2021
Honda CB500X, 2020-2021
Honda CB650R, 2020-2021
Honda CBR300R, 2020-2021
Honda CBR500R, 2020-2021
Honda CBR650R, 2020-2021
Honda CMX300 (Rebel 300), 2020-2021
Honda CMX500 (Rebel 500), 2020-2021
Honda CRF250L, 2020
Honda CRF300L, 2021
Honda GROM125 (GROM), 2020
Honda MONKEY125 (Monkey), 2020-2021
What to do
Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
The hazard
A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough, causing these vehicles to fail Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108 requirements.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Honda has 245 other recalls on record since November 18, 2009. Recent similar recalls include a Winnebago Sunflyer motorhome missing reflectors (April 15, 2026), a Harley-Davidson FLHC rear brake line issue (April 13, 2026), and Maserati Grecale headlights not aimed correctly (October 23, 2025). NHTSA records show manufacturers sent seven technical service bulletins covering the 2020 Honda C125 and seven covering the 2021 Honda C125, with the latest communication dated August 20, 2026.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 CRF300L motorcycle has a rear reflector that doesn't reflect brightly. The recall covers specific 2021 models with the issue.
Brand
Honda
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-866-784-1870 to schedule a reflector replacement at a dealer.
Get Reflector Replaced
Dealers will replace the rear reflector free of charge to fix the visibility issue.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM3.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 44 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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 21V382000 — Honda CRF300L 2021: Dim Rear Reflector May Reduce Visibility
Hello,
I own a Honda CRF300L 2021: Dim Rear Reflector May Reduce Visibility that is covered by recall 21V382000 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM3.
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 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.
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