CPSC2008-11-13
Off-Road Motorcycles Recalled by American Honda Motor Due to Risk of Swing Arm Weld Failure
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Hazard
The weld on the right side of the swing arm can fail, causing the rider to lose control and crash. This could pose a risk of injury or death to riders.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide from September 2006 through October 2008 for between $4,300 and $4,400.
Affected count
About 13,000
Injuries reported
Honda has received two reports of swing arms cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Japan
Products
Honda Off-Road Competition Motorcycles
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Off-Road-Motorcycles-Recalled-by-American-Honda-Motor-Due-to-Risk-of-Swing-Arm-Weld-FailureDon't want to check this manually?
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