NHTSA Recall 21V382000: Exterior lighting
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28,528 vehicles. It affects 13 models including the Honda C125.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V382000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | KM3 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | May 24, 2021 |
| Owner notification | July 7, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V382000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.