American Honda is recalling about 3,200 model year 2018 CRF250R off-road motorcycles because the clutch outer can break. A broken clutch outer can cause the engine to lock up, leading to a loss of control and posing crash and injury hazards. Honda has received 19 reports of clutch failure, including two incidents where the engine locked up, though no injuries have been reported. These motorcycles were sold in red at authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide between November 2017 and July 2018 for approximately $8,000.
The clutch outer can break during operation, which can lead to sudden engine lock-up. This unexpected failure causes a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash and serious physical injury to the rider.
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.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response