NHTSA (USA)Critical
At a glance
What can fail
The circlip on the transmission's main shaft may detach, causing the gears to misalign.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission main shaft at no cost to you.
The 2018 Honda CRF250L has 3 recalls, the most serious involving a transmission component that can detach and cause the bike to lurch forward unexpectedly at startup or lock the rear wheel while riding.
A small retaining clip on the transmission's main shaft can come loose, allowing gears to fall out of alignment. When this happens, the transmission can jump from neutral into gear the moment the engine fires, causing sudden unintended movement, or it can seize the transmission and rear wheel while the motorcycle is in motion. The remaining two recalls both involve the wiring harness, which may have been damaged or incorrectly routed during assembly. In either case, the result is the same: turn signals, headlights, taillights, the horn, and the instrument panel can stop working, making the motorcycle harder for other drivers to see and leaving the rider without key controls.
At a glance
What can fail
The circlip on the transmission's main shaft may detach, causing the gears to misalign.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the transmission main shaft at no cost to you.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring harness may have been installed incorrectly, causing damage that affects exterior lights, horn, and instrument panel operation.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the wiring harness and replace it if needed at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wiring harness may have been damaged during assembly, preventing turn signals, headlight, taillight, horn, and instrument panel from working. This can also cause engine stalls or starting failures.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the wiring harness for damage and replace it if needed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
