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Motorcycles (Honda Rebel 250, CL250) - Repair
Official notice
12 Mar 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Motorcycles (Honda Rebel 250, CL250) - Repair. Locking device (steering lock) defect. Defective component: Locking device (steering lock). Condition of the structure, equipment, or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: An inappropriate tightening method for the bolts securing the steering lock has left some bolts with insufficient clamping force. Continued use may allow the bolts to loosen, preventing the steering from being locked when parked. If a detached bolt becomes trapped in the frame, in the worst case it may prevent steering and cause a fall. Published 2026-03-12.
What to do now
(Recall) 外-4159. Corrective measures: On all vehicles, replace the steering-lock mounting bolts with new bolts and tighten them to the specified torque. Because preparing the parts will take time, users will be informed of the defect and contacted again once the parts are ready.
Units affected
31,470
Recall number
外-4159
Official notice
2026-03-12
The hazard
The hazard
Locking device (steering lock) defect. Defective component: Locking device (steering lock). Condition of the structure, equipment, or performance considered noncompliant with standards, and its cause: An inappropriate tightening method for the bolts securing the steering lock has left some bolts with insufficient clamping force. Continued use may allow the bolts to loosen, preventing the steering from being locked when parked. If a detached bolt becomes trapped in the frame, in the worst case it may prevent steering and cause a fall.
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Brand: Honda. Contact: 本田技研工業株式会社. Phone 0120-370004.
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