Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2018-08-16. Crash hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 3,200Units
2018-08-16Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves all 2018 Model Year CRF250R off-road motorcycles. The recalled motorcycles were sold in a red color. The names "HONDA" and "CRF250R" are printed on the sides of the motorcycle. The model name and model year are printed on a name plate label located at the front right top of the frame, near the steering head.
- The hazard
- The clutch outer can break, posing crash and injury hazards.
- Injuries
- American Honda has received 19 reports of clutch failure, including two that led to engine lock up. No crashes or injuries reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles and contact their local authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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