Honda CRF450R: Powertrain

Affects Honda CRF450R · 2015–2016 — about 615 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain motorcycles, a gear in the transmission may break. If the gear were to break, it could cause a loss of motive power and/or cause the rear wheel to lock up. This could result in loss of control and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected gears.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational