CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles. The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. 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."
- Risk
- A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM3.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The rear reflector lens on certain 2020-2021 Honda motorcycles may not reflect light brightly enough, so the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.
A dim rear reflector can make the motorcycle harder for other drivers to see, especially at night or in low light, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized Honda dealers will replace the rear reflector free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. To confirm whether your motorcycle is included, contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 (Honda recall number KM3), or check your VIN for open recalls.
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