Recall 18V630 affects 505 2018 Honda CRF250L motorcycles for wiring-harness damage affecting lights, horn, instruments and engine operation. Free repair at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 505 2018 CRF250L motorcycles because the wiring harness was installed incorrectly and can be damaged, affecting the exterior lights, horn, instrument panel, or engine operation. Reduced visibility, loss of horn use, missing speed or fuel display, or an engine stall increases crash risk, and Honda dealers will repair the harness free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wiring harness on the 2018 Honda CRF250L is the bundled set of electrical wires that carries power and signals through the motorcycle. It feeds equipment such as the exterior lighting, horn, and instrument panel, so the rider can signal, be seen, sound the horn, and read required controls while riding.
On affected motorcycles, Honda used an installation process that put the harness in the wrong position during assembly. When the front fork assembly was installed, the harness was damaged, including the listed wire harness part 32100-KZZ-D10. A damaged harness can interrupt the electrical circuits for the lights, horn, or instrument panel and leave those systems working incorrectly or not working at all.
There is no warning sign before failure. If the damage reaches one of those circuits, the first thing an owner notices can be a light, horn, or display that stops working.
Who's affected?
| 2018 Honda CRF250L | wiring |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 505 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Failed exterior lights make the motorcycle harder for traffic to see. A failed horn removes a way to warn others before a crash, and a blank instrument panel hides speed and fuel level. Harness damage can also stall the engine and increase crash risk. Schedule the inspection soon. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018 Honda CRF250L is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free wiring-harness inspection and replacement if needed; this repair addresses damage that affects lights, horn, instrument panel, or engine operation.
- Bring the owner notice if you have it, and reference recall number 18V630 or Honda recall KJ7 when you call.
- Avoid riding until the dealer checks the motorcycle if the lights, horn, instrument panel, or engine operation is not working normally.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician inspects the wiring harness and replaces it when the inspection shows damage or an installation problem covered by recall 18V630. The inspection, replacement harness, and labor are free under the recall. If you already paid out of pocket for this wiring-harness repair before the recall notice, Honda's general reimbursement plan is the path to claim documented expenses. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk or contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 10, 2018 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| September 13, 2018 | NHTSA published the recall |
| October 31, 2018 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 5, 2018 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 5, 2018 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 18V630?
Recall 18V630 covers 505 2018 Honda CRF250L motorcycles with a wiring harness that was installed incorrectly. Harness damage can affect exterior lights, the horn, the instrument panel, or engine operation. Honda dealers will inspect the harness and replace it as needed for free.
What should I do if my 2018 Honda CRF250L is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 18V630. If it is, contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the wiring harness inspection. Reference recall number 18V630 or Honda recall number KJ7 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Honda dealers will inspect the wiring harness and replace it as necessary free of charge, regardless of where you bought the motorcycle.
What is the safety risk on recall 18V630?
The safety risk is reduced visibility, loss of warning equipment, missing speed or fuel information, and engine stall. Recall 18V630 says damaged wiring can stop exterior lights, the horn, or the instrument panel from working, increasing crash risk.
What if I bought my Honda CRF250L used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the motorcycle, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2018 Honda CRF250L is included, then call a franchised Honda dealer and reference recall 18V630 or Honda recall number KJ7.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/18V630000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-866-784-1870 |
| NHTSA recall # | 18V630 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 18V630000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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