CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2000-11-21 · 01038
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
01038
Date
2000-11-21
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Year 2000 and 2001 Honda XR50R off-road motorcycles
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif.
Retailer(s)
Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from September 1999 through October 2000, for about $1,300.
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