Honda Australia has issued a recall of the 2018 Honda CRF250R due to issues with the clutch basket.
Product Safety Australia released the following information
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What are the defects?
If the motorcycle is used continuously at high speed, the heat generated may cause the clutch basket to break.
What are the hazards?
If the clutch basket breaks, the broken pieces may become lodged between the gears in the transmission, causing it to lock up suddenly. This may cause the rear wheel to lock up and the motorcycle to lose stability. If the motorcycle loses stability, the rider may be thrown from the motorcycle, resulting in death or serious injury.
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
VIN range: JH2ME12U3JK000001 to JH2ME12U3JK000810
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact their nearest Honda Motorcycle Dealer and arrange for their motorcycle to be taken to the dealer for repair.
For help finding a Honda dealer, consumers can go to www.honda.com.au
Supplier
Honda Motorcycle and Power Equipment Pty Ltd (link is external)
Traders who sold this product
Authorised Honda Motorcycle Franchises
Where the product was sold: Nationally
Dates available for sale: 17 October 2017 – 22 June 2018
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- If the clutch basket breaks, the broken pieces may become lodged between the gears
