CPSC recall · Reported September 5, 2017
American Honda Recalls Motocross Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
The transmission gear can break, posing crash and injury hazards.
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. recalled This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Honda CRF450R motocross off-road motorc….
American Honda Recalls Motocross Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Crash and Injury Hazards (Re… was recalled by American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. in September 5, 2017. Reason: The transmission gear can break, posing crash and injury hazards.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorize…. Verify recall #17764 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The transmission gear can break, posing crash and injury hazards..
- None
- agency class
- 6K units
- affected scope
- September 5, 2017
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17764 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves all model year 2015 and 2016 Honda CRF450R motocross off-road motorcycles with 450cc, 4-cycle engines. The motorcycles are red, black and white and have "Honda" and "CRF450R" printed on both sides. The model year is printed on a label located at the front right top of the frame, near the steering head. Vehicle identification numbers (VIN) ending in 7FK400015 through 6FK403360, for the 2015 model, and 36GK500009 through 1GK502993, for the 2016 model, are included in this recall. The VIN is stamped on a nameplate located in the frame at the front right, near the steering head.
Reason for recall
The transmission gear can break, posing crash and injury hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. Honda is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17764 |
| Date reported | September 5, 2017 |
| Date initiated | September 5, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | American Honda Motor Company Inc., of Torrance, Calif. |
| Affected scope | 5700 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled motorcycles and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule a…
- Check the recall number (17764) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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