Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-708 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- November 13, 2008
- Brand
- American Honda Motor
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles
- Hazard
- Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Units
- About 13,000
- Made in
- Japan
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves model year 2007-2008 Honda CRF150R/RB motocross competition motorcycles.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles · About 13,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from September 2006 through October 2008 for between $4,300 and $4,400.; American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Honda has received two reports of swing arms cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Honda toll-free at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.powersports.honda.com
Recall history and context
American Honda Motor appears in 19 CPSC recalls on record. See all American Honda Motor recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles (About 13,000 units). This recall involves model year 2007-2008 Honda CRF150R/RB motocross competition motorcycles.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled off-road motorcycles and contact any Honda dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners of the recalled motorcycles are being sent a direct notice.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.