Year 2000 and 2001 Honda XR50R off-road motorcycles
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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 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.
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ACCC
Honda CRF250R/RW/RX and CRF450R/RW/RX – off road competition motorcycles
⚠ Risk of serious injury or death from a collision if the handlebar moves or rotates while the motorcycle is in use.
Remedy: Customers should check if their motorcycle is affected by visiting Honda’s Motorcycle Recall look up website and if the motorcycle is affected, stop using it immediately. Honda will contact consumers to arrange for their units to be inspected with parts expected to be available in mid-May 2026. Contact your preferred Honda Dealer or Honda’s Customer Relations Team for more information. Contact Honda Australia Motorcycles and Power Equipment Pty Ltd Call: 1300 559 846 weekdays between 8:30am to 6:00pm (AEST) Email: [email protected] Visit: https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/
CPSC
CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
⚠ 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.
Manufacturer: American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif.
Consumer ContactTo 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
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status.uncertain→status.safe27 May 2026
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