Honda Off-Road Motorcycles Recall Due to Crash Hazard
American Honda Motor is recalling about 12,600 model year 2025-2026 off-road motorcycles because the handlebar's clamp can rotate, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a crash hazard.
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What Happened
This recall involves model year 2025-2026 Honda off-road motorcycles where the handlebar's clamp can unexpectedly cause the handlebar to rotate, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to a crash hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected products are model year 2025-2026 Honda off-road motorcycles with model numbers CRF250R/RX/RWE or CRF450R/RX/RWE. The model number is located on the front of the bike in white letters, and the white Honda logo is on both sides of the back. These motorcycles have a red chassis, and the vehicle identification number (VIN) is on the left side of the steering head. About 12,600 units were sold in the United States, with an additional six sold in Canada. They were sold at authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from June 2024 through March 2026 for between $8,900 and $13,200. Consumers can check if their VIN is included in the recall at https://powersports.honda.com/recalls.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule a free inspection. If necessary, the dealer will replace the handlebar's clamp at no cost.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a potential crash hazard that could lead to serious injuries or death, affecting thousands of off-road motorcycles sold in the U.S. and highlighting the importance of vehicle safety inspections.
Source
This information is from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). For more details, visit: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/American-Honda-Motor-Recalls-Off-Road-Motorcycles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-Due-to-Crash-Hazard.
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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