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Honda CRF450L horn can break loose and fall off

NHTSA campaign 19V703000 · Reported 2019-10-03 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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This can lead to a crash from lost control or from debris in the road, and the notice does not tell owners to stop riding, so the bike can still be used while you arrange the free repair.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2019 Honda CRF450L motorcycles, the bracket that holds the horn can break. If it does, the horn comes loose from the bike. A dangling horn can get in the way while you ride and make the motorcycle harder to handle, or it can drop off completely and land in the road, where it becomes a hazard for you and for anyone riding or driving behind you. Honda dealers will put in a new horn and a new horn mount at no cost.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your motorcycle is included. 2. Call your Honda dealer, or Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 (recall KK4), and book an appointment. 3. Have the horn and mount replaced — the repair is free.

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

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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.