2020-2021 Honda C125/CB500F/CB500X +10 - Exterior Lighting recall

Model years: 2020-2021
Makes: Honda
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential units affected: 28,528 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
Reported: 2021-05-24

Affected vehicles

2021 Honda C125
2021 Honda CB500F
2021 Honda CB500X
2021 Honda CB650R
2021 Honda CBR300R
2021 Honda CBR500R
2021 Honda CBR650R
2021 Honda CMX300
2021 Honda CMX500
2021 Honda CRF300L
2021 Honda MONKEY125
2020 Honda C125
2020 Honda CB500X
2020 Honda CB650R
2020 Honda CBR300R
2020 Honda CBR500R
2020 Honda CBR650R
2020 Honda CMX300
2020 Honda CMX500
2020 Honda CRF250L
2020 Honda GROM125
2020 Honda MONKEY125

What’s the problem?

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Super Cub C125, CB500X, CB650R, CBR300R, CBR500R, CBR650R, Rebel 300, Rebel 500, Monkey, 2020 CRF250L, GROM, 2021 CRF300L, and CB500F motorcycles. The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What could happen?

A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

What’s the fix?

Dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM3.