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Vehicles/Motorcycles & ATVs

Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)

Agency Publication Date: April 29, 2021
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Summary

American Honda is recalling about 536 model year 2021 CRF450R off-road motorcycles because the drive chain can break while the vehicle is in use. These motorcycles were sold in red at authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide between August 2020 and March 2021. Consumers should stop using the motorcycles and contact a dealer for a free repair to prevent potential accidents.

Risk

The drive chain can break during operation, causing an immediate loss of drive force. This sudden failure poses a significant crash and injury hazard to the rider, as evidenced by two reports of drive chain breakage.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately stop using the recalled 2021 CRF450R off-road motorcycles until the repair is performed.
  2. Check your motorcycle's VIN number, which is stamped on the frame at the head tube behind the front suspension fork; affected units have the last six digits between 400223 and 401056.
  3. Contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free repair.
  4. 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.
  5. Reach American Honda toll-free at 866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or online at http://powersports.honda.com/ and click on 'Recall Information' at the bottom of the page.
  6. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

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.

Contact: American Honda toll-free at 866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://powersports.honda.com/ and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Affected Products

Product: 2021 Honda CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycles
Model:
CRF450R
VIN range (last 6 digits): 400223 - 401056
Date Ranges: August 2020 - March 2021

Product Images

Recalled 2021 CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycle

Recalled 2021 CRF450R Off-Road Motorcycle

2021 CRF450R Off-road Motorcycle Location of VIN Number

2021 CRF450R Off-road Motorcycle Location of VIN Number

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 21741
Status: Active
Sold By: Authorized Honda Powersports dealers nationwide from August 2020 through March 2021 for about $9,600.
Distributor: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif.
Manufactured In: Japan
Units Affected: About 536
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: American Honda toll-free at 866-784-1870 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at http://powersports.honda.com/ and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Agency Last Updated: April 29, 2021

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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