CPSC, Honda Announce Recall of Off-Road Motorcycles
CPSC recall 01038. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The two bolts that attach the handlebars can break. If the handlebars separate from the motorcycle, the rider loses steering control and can crash, posing the risk of serious injuries.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these motorcycles immediately, and call their local Honda motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair.
CPSC recall 01038 has the recall date 21 Nov 2000. The notice names the firm American Honda Motor. The recall has about 22,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2000 has 31,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Crash. CPSC gives the product type Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Honda has received four reports of handlebars separating from these motorcycles. No injuries have been reported. Honda also received four reports of loose handlebars caused by one of the two bolts failing. |
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| Units | 22,000 |
| Description | The recall includes only years 2000 and 2001 off-road motorcycles with model number XR50R. They are red, and "50R" is written on the sides of the seat on 2000 models, and on the sides of the tank shroud on the 2001 models. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of these motorcycles, listed below, can be found on the left side of the steering head frame tube. - 2000 XR50R motorcycles have VIN ranges from JH2AE03**YK000013 to JH2AE03**YK0016046 - 2001 XR50R motorcycles have VIN ranges from JH2AE03**1K010001 to JH2AE03**1K0110056 |
| Product | Year 2000 and 2001 Honda XR50R off-road motorcycles, About 22,000, Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories |
| Sold at | Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from September 1999 through October 2000, for about $1,300. |
| Manufacturer | American Honda Motor Co. Inc., of Torrance Calif |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 22,000Median of 2000: 31,000
- CPSC recalls of 2000
- 191
- Recalls of 2000 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2000 in the category Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name American Honda Motor
- 46
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 01038. https://recallregister.com/product/354-cpsc-honda-announce-recall-of-off-road-motorcycles/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 01038 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Honda has received four reports of handlebars separating from these motorcycles. No injuries have been reported. Honda also received four reports of loose handlebars caused by one of the two bolts failing.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Honda motorcycle dealers nationwide sold these motorcycles, from September 1999 through October 2000, for about $1,300.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 01038?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 22,000
- How many CPSC recalls name American Honda Motor?
- 46 CPSC recalls on this register name American Honda Motor. This recall is 1 of them.