Honda is recalling all Genuine Accessory Rear Carriers designed specially
— Recall Campaign #19E071000
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Genuine Accessory Rear Carriers designed specially for 2019-2020 Monkey motorcycles. The rear carrier may fail when the carrying weight is below the stated limit.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 645 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19E071000
| Manufacturer: | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 17, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19E071000 |
| Units affected: | 645 |
- Description:
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Genuine Accessory Rear Carriers designed specially for 2019-2020 Monkey motorcycles. The rear carrier may fail when the carrying weight is below the stated limit.
- Consequeces:
- An operator may unknowingly overload the rear carrier, which may cause the rear carrier to break and detach. If the rear carrier detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will uninstall the rear carrier and provide a refund. The recall began December 12, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KK5.
- 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.safercar.gov.