CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda CRF250L motorcycles. The wiring harness may have been inappropriately installed, potentially resulting in damage to the wiring harness and affecting the operation of safety components such as the exterior lighting, horn, and instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 123, "Motorcycle Control Displays."
- Risk
- Lack of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to traffic. A non-functioning horn can cause the inability to alert traffic of an impending crash, and a non-functioning instrument panel will not display the speed or fuel level. A damaged wiring harness can also result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ7.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A wiring harness on some 2018 motorcycles may have been installed incorrectly, which can damage the harness. The damage can knock out the exterior lights, the horn, and the instrument panel, and it can also cause the engine to stall. Without working lights, your bike is harder for other drivers to see, and without a horn you cannot warn traffic of a possible crash. A dead instrument panel will not show your speed or fuel level, and a stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Honda will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will inspect the wiring harness and replace it if needed. The repair is free of charge. If you have not been notified, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870, referencing recall KJ7.
If you own a 2018 CRF250L, schedule the inspection with an authorized Honda dealer as soon as possible, and until then be cautious about riding in low light or heavy traffic.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda CRF250L | 2018 |
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