Honda Rear Carrier recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 17, 2019

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) recalls Honda Rear Carrier

Recall number

19E071000

Brand / firm

Honda

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 645 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.