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CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles

Recalled November 21, 2000 · CPSC recall 01038 · Honda

Recalled Honda XR50R off-road motorcycle

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.

Units

About 22,000

Incidents / injuries

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.

Description

The recall includes only years 2000 and 2001 off-road motorcycles with model number XR50R. They are red, and "50R" is written on the sides of the seat on 2000 models, and on the sides of the tank shroud on the 2001 models. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of these motorcycles, listed below, can be found on the left side of the steering head frame tube. - 2000 XR50R motorcycles have VIN ranges from JH2AE03**YK000013 to JH2AE03**YK0016046 - 2001 XR50R motorcycles have VIN ranges from JH2AE03**1K010001 to JH2AE03**1K0110056

What to do

Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately, and call their local Honda motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair.

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

Product

Year 2000 and 2001 Honda XR50R off-road motorcycles

Manufacturer(s)

American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif.

Retailers

Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from September 1999 through October 2000, for about $1,300.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →