Honda CRF450R: Powertrain

Affects Honda CRF450R · 2021 — about 272 vehicles.

The hazard

Issue: On certain competition motorcycles, the master link on the drive chain could break. If this happens, the chain would detach and could cause the engine to stall. Note: This recall only affects CRF450RW models. Safety Risk: A drive chain that breaks could create a risk of injury or a crash. Corrective Actions: Honda will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a Honda Powersport dealer to replace the drive chain.

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