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Honda CRF450L Horn Mount Can Break

NHTSA campaign 19V703000 · Reported Oct 3, 2019 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

high How serious is it? About this label

A loose horn can interfere with the motorcycle while riding, affecting handling and control, or it can fall off and become a hazard on the road; either can increase the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	19V703000
Reported to NHTSA	Oct 3, 2019
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Electrical System:horn
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2019 CRF450L motorcycles, the mount holding the horn in place may break, which can let the horn come loose and detach from the motorcycle.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Honda dealer (1-866-784-1870) to schedule replacement of the horn and mount.
3. The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 19V703000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Honda Crf450l

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

Honda Electrical Recalls Cover Power Loss, Wiring and Camera Failures · all 12 Honda recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Summary: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CRF450L motorcycles. The horn mount may break, allowing the horn to detach from the motorcycle.
Safety risk: An unsecured horn may interfere with the motorcycle while driving, affecting handling and control, or it may fall off and become a road hazard. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the horn and horn mount, free of charge. The recall began November 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KK4.

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