May 24, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V382000
Dim Rear Reflector Lens/FMVSS 108
A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V382
Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 28,528
Summary
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.”
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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SAFETY RECALL
MULTIPLE MODEL – REAR REFLECTOR
BACKGROUND
Honda is launching a SAFETY RECALL on CERTAIN motorcycles listed in the AFFECTED
UNITS section of this bulletin to replace the rear reflector, which does not meet FMVSS reflectiveness requirements. A rear reflector that does not meet reflective requirements may reduce visibility from behind, increasing the risk of a rear collision and possible injury or death.
This Service Bulletin includes the reflector replacement procedure, parts information, and warranty template claim information.
Honda will notify customers with affected vehicles via letter in July 2021, advising them to make an appointment with an authorized Honda dealer to perform the recall repair by replacing the rear reflector with an updated part.
PARTS INFORMATION
Parts are available through the normal parts ordering process.
| DESCRIPTION | PART NUMBER | QTY. |
| *Reflector Set | 06330-K76-305 | 1 |
*Kit includes: Rear Reflector, 5mm Locking Nut.
AFFECTED UNITS
| TEMPLATE | MODEL | YEAR | TYPE | VIN RANGE |
| KM3A | C125A | 2020 | AC | MLHJA4857L5101405 thru MLHJA4858L5102160 |
| C125A | 2021 | AC | MLHJA4855M5200001 thru MLHJA4854M5200720 | |
| CRF250L | 2020 | AC | MLHMD4414L5300001 thru MLHMD4416L5302039 | |
| CRF250LA | 2020 | AC | MLHMD4450L5300001 thru MLHMD4455L5300480 | |
| CRF250LR | 2020 | AC | MLHMD4405L5300001 thru MLHMD440XL5300592 | |
| CRF250LRA | 2020 | AC | MLHMD4441L5300001 thru MLHMD444XL5300255 | |
| CRF300LR | 2021 | AC | MLHND1606M5000002 thru MLHND1602M5000241 | |
| CRF300LRA | 2021 | AC | MLHND1642M5000002 thru MLHND1649M5000241 | |
| CRF300L | 2021 | AC | MLHND1615M5000002 thru MLHND1618M5000057 | |
| CRF300LA | 2021 | AC | MLHND1651M5000002 thru MLHND1653M5000485 | |
| CBR650RA | 2020 | 2AC | MLHRH0159L5100001 thru MLHRH0157L5100448 | |
| CBR650RA | 2020 | AC | MLHRH0153M5200001 thru MLHRH0157M5200096 | |
| CB650RA | 2021 | AC | MLHRH0257L5100321 thru MLHRH0257L5100576 | |
| CBR650RA | 2021 | AC | MLHRH0255M5200001 thru MLHRH0254M5200202 | |
| MONKEY125 | 2020 | AC | MLHJB0219L5101031 thru MLHJB0219L5101952 | |
| MONKEY125A | 2020 | AC | MLHJB0258L5100567 thru MLHJB025XL5100778 | |
| MONKEY125 | 2021 | AC | MLHJB0210M5200001 thru MLHJB0215M5203055 | |
| MONKEY125A | 2021 | AC | MLHJB0257M5200001 thru MLHJB0251M5200611 | |
| KM3B | CBR300R | 2020 | 5A | MLHNC5100L5600367 thru MLHNC5101L5600510 |
| CBR300R | 2020 | 5AC | MLHNC5119L5600067 thru MLHNC5116L5600074 | |
| CBR300RA | 2020 | 5AC | MLHNC515XL5600145 thru MLHNC5157L5600152 | |
| CBR300R | 2021 | 5A | MLHNC5107M5700001 thru MLHNC5102M5700116 | |
| CBR300R | 2021 | 5AC | MLHNC5116M5700001 thru MLHNC5112M5700044 | |
| CBR300RA | 2021 | 5AC | MLHNC5152M5700001 thru MLHNC5150M5700112 | |
| CMX300 | 2020 | A | MLHNC5303L5300321 thru MLHNC530XL5300512 | |
| CMX300 | 2020 | AC | MLHNC5318L5300033 thru MLHNC53175300072 | |
| CMX300A | 2020 | AC | MLHNC5354L5300193 thru MLHNC535XL5300568 | |
| CMX300 | 2021 | A | MLHNC5301M5400001 thru MLHNC5304M5400476 | |
| CMX300 | 2021 | AC | MLHNC5310M5400001 thru MLHNC5318M5400084 | |
| CMX300A | 2021 | AC | MLHNC5357M5400001 thru MLHNC5357M5401584 | |
| CMX500 | 2020 | A | MLHPC560XL5300207 thru MLHNPC5601L5300774 | |
| CMX500 | 2020 | AC | MLHPC5616L5300049 thru MLHPC5611L5300122 | |
| CMX500A | 2020 | AC | MLHPC5652L5300259 thru MLHPC565X9L5301120 | |
| CMX500 | 2021 | A | MLHPC5606M5400001 thru MLHPC560XM5400390 | |
| CMX500 | 2021 | AC | MLHPC5614M5400001 thru MLPHC5618M5400056 | |
| CMX500A | 2021 | AC | MLHPC5651M5400001 thru MLHPC5651M5400869 | |
| CMX500A2 | 2021 | AC | MLHPC5647M5000001 thru MLHPC5649M5000775 | |
| CBR500R | 2020 | AC | MLHPC6213L5100287 thru MLHPC6210L5100604 | |
| CBR500RA | 2020 | AC | MLHPC6253L5100163 thru MLHPC6255L5100357 | |
| CBR500RA | 2021 | AC | MLHPC6254M5200001 thru MLHPC6255M5200928 | |
| CB500FA | 2021 | AC | MLHPC6356M5200001 thru MLHPC6356M5200256 | |
| CB500X | 2020 | AC | MLHPC6411L5100169 thru MLHPC6413L5100318 | |
| CB500XA | 2020 | AC | MLHPC6458L5100043 thru MLHPC6457L5100163 | |
| CB500XA | 2021 | AC | MLHPC6458M5200001 thru MLHPC6453M5200570 |
| TEMPLATE | MODEL | YEAR | TYPE | VIN RANGE |
| KM3C | GROM125 | 2020 | AC | MLHJC7517L5204711 thru MLHJC7518L5211960 |
| GROM125A | 2020 | AC | MLHJC7551L5200804 thru MLHJC7551L5201239 |
RECALL REPAIR PROCEDURE
C125/A:
1. Remove the three Cap Nuts [1] from the Rear Fender Comp [2] and remove the License Plate Bracket.
2. Remove the License Plate Bracket [1] from the Rear Fender Comp [2].
3. Remove the U-nut [1] from the License Plate Bracket and remove the defective Reflector.
4. Install the new Reflector by aligning the Reflector pin to the fixing hole.
Tighten the new U-nut to 13 in-lbs (1.5 N.m).
Re-install the parts in reverse order of removal.
GROM125/A:
1. Unlock the Seat with the key and remove the Double Seat Assembly.
2. Remove the four bolts [1] from the Frame Body.
3. Remove the Rear Fender Assembly [2] from the Frame Body.
4. Install the new Reflector [8] by aligning the Reflector pin [9] with the fixing hole [10].
Tighten the new U-nut to 15 in-lbs (1.7 N.m).
Re-Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
CBR650R/A, CB650R/A:
1. Remove the U-nut [1] from the rear fender.
2. Remove the defective Rear Reflector and install the new Reflector [2] by aligning the Reflector pin [3] with the fixing hole [4].
Tighten the new U-nut to 16 in-lbs (1.8 N.m).
CB500X/A:
1. Remove the three socket bolts [1] from the Rear Fender Cover [2].
2. Remove the four screws [3] securing the License Light Bracket [4].
NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the license light from the cover.
3. Remove the U-nut on the backside of the defective Rear Reflector and install the new Reflector [5] by aligning the Reflector pin [6] to the fixing hole [7].
Tighten the new U-nut to 13 in-lbs (1.5 N.m).
Re-install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
CBR500R/A, CB500F:
1. Remove the one screw [1] from the Rear Fender Cover.
2. Remove the five socket bolts [2] from the Rear Fender A.
3. Release the Rear Fender Cover from the Rear Fender A and Rear Fender Stay. Remove the U-nut [3] from the Reflector.
4. Remove the defective Reflector and install the new Reflector [4] by aligning the Reflector pin [5] to the fixing hole [6].
Tighten the new U-nut to13 in-lbs (1.5 N.m).
Re-install the parts in the reverse order for removal. [5]
CMX300/A, CMX500/A:
1. Remove the two bolts [1] from the Rear Fender A.
2. Remove the two bolts [2] from the Rear Fender Stay.
3. Remove the Rear Fender A [3] from the Tail Light Unit.
4. Remove the U-nut [4] from the Rear Fender A.
5. Remove the defective Reflector and install the new Reflector [5] by aligning the Reflector pin [6] to the fixing hole [7].
Tighten the new U-nut to 13 in-lbs (1.5 N.m).
Re-install the parts in reverse order of removal. [5]
CRF250L/A, CRF250LR/LRA, CRF300L/A, CRF300LR/LRA:
1. Remove the U-nut [1] from the License Plate Bracket.
2. Remove the defective Reflector and install the new Reflector [2] by aligning the Reflector pin [3] to the fixing hole [4].
Tighten the new U-nut to 15 in-lbs (1.7 N.m).
CBR300R/A:
1. Remove the three screws [1] to remove the License Light Bracket [2] from the Rear Fender.
2. Remove the U-nut [3] and Reflector [4] from the License Light Bracket and install the new Reflector by aligning the Reflector pin to the fixing hole.
Tighten the new U-nut to 13 in-lbs (1.5 N.m).
Re-install the parts in the reverse order for removal.
MONKEY125/A:
1. Remove the U-nut [1] from the Rear Fender.
2. Remove the defective Reflector and install the new Reflector [2] by aligning the Reflector pin to the fixing hole.
Tighten the new U-nut to 13 in-lbs (1.5 N.m).
Noncompliance Information Report
573.6(c)(1)
Name of manufacturer:
Thai Honda Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Manufacturer’s agent:
Jeff Chang
American Honda Motor Co., Inc.
1919 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, CA 90501-2746
573.6(c)(2)
Identification of potentially affected vehicles:
| Make/Model | Model Year | Dates of Manufacture | Number of Vehicles |
| Honda Super Cub C125 | 2020 | 01/10/2020 to 03/10/2020 | 756 |
| Honda Super Cub C125 | 2021 | 04/01/2020 to 02/08/2021 | 720 |
| Honda CB500F | 2021 | 11/06/2020 to 02/06/2021 | 256 |
| Honda CB500X | 2020 | 01/10/2020 to 06/24/2020 | 270 |
| Honda CB500X | 2021 | 08/07/2020 to 02/05/2021 | 570 |
| Honda CB650R | 2020 | 02/15/2020 to 08/14/2020 | 256 |
| Honda CB650R | 2021 | 11/11/2020 to 01/14/2021 | 192 |
| Honda CBR300R | 2020 | 01/16/2020 to 11/03/2020 | 160 |
| Honda CBR300R | 2021 | 01/08/2021 to 02/08/2021 | 272 |
| Honda CBR500R | 2020 | 01/09/2020 to 04/03/2020 | 512 |
| Honda CBR500R | 2021 | 10/07/2020 to 02/11/2021 | 928 |
| Honda CBR650R | 2020 | 02/11/2020 to 08/20/2020 | 448 |
| Honda CBR650R | 2021 | 01/22/2021 to 01/22/2021 | 96 |
| Honda Rebel 300 | 2020 | 01/06/2020 to 09/24/2020 | 608 |
| Honda Rebel 300 | 2021 | 11/10/2020 to 01/28/2021 | 2,144 |
| Honda Rebel 500 | 2020 | 01/08/2020 to 09/30/2020 | 1,504 |
| Honda Rebel 500 | 2021 | 11/10/2020 to 02/12/2021 | 2,090 |
| Honda CRF250L | 2020 | 01/07/2020 to 10/07/2020 | 3,240 |
| Honda CRF300L | 2021 | 01/19/2021 to 02/12/2021 | 1,020 |
| Honda GROM | 2020 | 01/07/2020 to 02/06/2021 | 7,686 |
| Honda MONKEY | 2020 | 01/14/2020 to 03/26/2020 | 1,134 |
| Honda MONKEY | 2021 | 06/02/2020 to 02/11/2021 | 3,666 |
Description of the basis for the determination of the recall population:
The recall population was determined based on manufacturing records. The manufacturing range reflects all possible vehicles that could potentially experience the problem.
Description of how the vehicles being recalled differ from similar vehicles not included in the recall:
All vehicles referenced above within the production range of January 2020 through February 2021 are affected. As a process improvement effort, the rear reflector supplier has corrected the manufacturing process and implemented a final inspection of the reflectors.
Identification of affected component:
Component: Reflex Reflector
Part No.: 33741-KPL-9021-M1
Country of Origin: India
Manufacturer: FIEM Industries Limited
573.6(c)(3)
Total number of potentially affected vehicles: 28,528
573.6(c)(4)
Percentage of affected vehicles that contain the noncompliance: 100%
573.6(c)(5)
Noncompliance description:
Due to a change in the manufacturing process, the injection molding cycle time for the affected vehicles’ rear reflector lens was shortened, resulting in reflectors having lower photometric performance than intended. As a result, the reflectors may not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 108 – Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, potentially reducing vehicle visibility and increasing the risk of a crash and injury.
573.6(c)(7)
Determination of noncompliance:
December 2020
After a compliance test by Korean motor vehicle authorities on a sampling of rear reflectors, Honda Korea was informed that the rear reflectors of a Korean market vehicle were noncompliant.
December 2020 – January 2021
Honda and the rear reflector supplier performed internal tests to further investigate the noncompliance and confirmed that the rear reflectors were noncompliant because of a shortened injection molding cycle time of the reflector lens.
January – March 2021
Honda investigated the affected population and whether the affected models were out of compliance under other countries’ regulations.
May 17, 2021
Honda determined that an FMVSS noncompliance existed on the referenced models and decided to conduct a noncompliance recall.
573.6(c)(8)(i)
Program for remedying the noncompliance:
Registered owners of all affected vehicles will be contacted by mail and asked to take their vehicle to an authorized Honda Powersports dealer. The dealer will replace the rear reflector for free. Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense will be eligible for reimbursement, in accord with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.
573.6(c)(8)(ii)
The estimated date to start notification to dealers: May 24, 2021
The estimated date to start notifications to owners: July 23, 2021
573.6(c)(10)
Representative copies of all notices, bulletins, and other communications: A copy of the dealer service bulletin, the final owner notification letter, and other dealer communication will be submitted to your office as soon as possible.
A draft of the owner notification letter will be submitted to your office as soon as possible.
573.6(c)(11)
Manufacturer’s campaign number: KM3
22 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| HONDA | C125 | 2020-2021 |
| HONDA | CB500F | 2021 |
| HONDA | CB500X | 2020-2021 |
| HONDA | CB650R | 2020-2021 |
| HONDA | CBR300R | 2020-2021 |
| HONDA | CBR500R | 2020-2021 |
| HONDA | CBR650R | 2020-2021 |
| HONDA | CMX300 | 2020-2021 |
| HONDA | CMX500 | 2020-2021 |
| HONDA | CRF250L | 2020 |
| HONDA | CRF300L | 2021 |
| HONDA | GROM125 | 2020 |
| HONDA | MONKEY125 | 2020-2021 |
7 Associated Documents
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V382-4425.pdf 218.395KB
RCONL-21V382-4425
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V382-2655.pdf 778.507KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V382-4121.pdf 1300.391KB
RCAK-21V382-4121
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V382-3039.PDF 226.09KB
RCLRPT-21V382-3039
Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V382-3672.PDF 226.084KB
RCLRPT-21V382-3672
Miscellaneous Document – NHTSA Recall No. 21V-382 Part 573, Noncompliance Information Report
RMISC-21V382-4065.pdf 82.604KB
RMISC-21V382-4065
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V382-3119.PDF 211.245KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V382&docType=RCL
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