Honda — recall

Name: Honda
Brand: Honda

Automotive · United States · 2026-04-30

Origin: Japan

Honda CRF250R/RX/RWE motorcycle handlebar clamp can rotate, posing a crash hazard

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-04-30
Country of origin	Japan
Manufacturer	Honda Motor
Models affected	CRF250R/RX/RWE, CRF450R/RX/RWE
Model year	2025-2026
Units affected	12600
Defect	The handlebar’s clamp can unexpectedly cause the handlebar to rotate, posing a risk of serious injury or death due to a crash hazard.
Component	STRUCTURE
Remedy	Consumers should stop using the recalled off-road motorcycles immediately and contact an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to schedule an appointment for a free inspection and if necessary, a replacement of the handlebar’s clamp at the dealer’s location.
Recall number	26-458
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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