Vehicle recall 21V382000 · May 24, 2021
Honda C125, CB500X and 11 more models
The rear reflector lens may not reflect brightly enough.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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."
- Consequence
- A dim rear reflector may reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V382000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 2021
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Manufacturer campaign
- KM3
- Owner notification
- July 7, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 28,528
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Honda C125 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Honda CB500F (2021): 2021
- Honda CB500X (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Honda CB650R (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Honda CBR300R (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Honda CBR500R (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Honda CBR650R (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Honda CMX300 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Honda CMX500 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
- Honda CRF250L (2020): 2020
- Honda CRF300L (2021): 2021
- Honda GROM125 (2020): 2020
- Honda MONKEY125 (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
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