CPSC2000-11-21
CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif.
Hazard
The two bolts that attach the handlebars can break. If the handlebars separate from the motorcycle, the rider loses steering control and can crash, posing the risk of serious injuries.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately, and call their local Honda motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair.
Sold at
Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from September 1999 through October 2000, for about $1,300.
Affected count
About 22,000
Injuries reported
Honda has received four reports of handlebars separating from these motorcycles. No injuries have been reported. Honda also received four reports of loose handlebars caused by one of the two bolts failing.
Products
Year 2000 and 2001 Honda XR50R off-road motorcycles
Consumer contact
To locate their local dealer or for more information, consumers should call American Honda at (866) 784-1870 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or go to the company's website at www.honda.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-Honda-Announce-Recall-of-Off-Road-MotorcyclesDon't want to check this manually?
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