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Honda CRF250L wiring may fail, killing lights and horn

NHTSA campaign 18V630000 · Reported 2018-09-13 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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Serious for a motorcycle: without lights or a horn other drivers may not see or hear you, and a sudden engine stall can cause a crash; the notice does not tell owners to stop riding, but get it inspected before riding much more.

What's wrong, in plain English

The bundle of electrical wires that runs through the motorcycle may have been routed or fastened incorrectly at the factory. Over time that can damage the wiring. Damaged wiring can knock out the lights, the horn, and the instrument panel, so you would have no speedometer or fuel gauge — and the bike would not meet federal rules for lights and controls. Damaged wiring can also make the engine stall. Dealers inspect the harness and replace it if needed.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm campaign 18V630000 (Honda's number KJ7) is still open for your CRF250L.
2. Contact your Honda motorcycle dealer, or Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870, to schedule the wiring inspection.
3. Have the wiring harness inspected and replaced if necessary — the work is free.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Honda Crf250l

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Why do Honda electrical recalls keep causing power and lighting failures? · all 12 Honda recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda CRF250L motorcycles. The wiring harness may have been inappropriately installed, potentially resulting in damage to the wiring harness and affecting the operation of safety components such as the exterior lighting, horn, and instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 123, "Motorcycle Control Displays."
Safety risk: Lack of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to traffic. A non-functioning horn can cause the inability to alert traffic of an impending crash, and a non-functioning instrument panel will not display the speed or fuel level. A damaged wiring harness can also result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ7.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.