2014 HONDA CRF250L — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2014 HONDA CRF250L
The 2014 HONDA CRF250L has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Engine (3 complaints).
Recalls for the 2014 HONDA CRF250L
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2014 HONDA CRF250L, potentially affecting up to 47,168 vehicles.
Recall 15V439000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
| 47,168 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
Consequence: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2014 HONDA CRF250L
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2014 HONDA CRF250L. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
THE ENGINE DO NOT START AND STALL WHILE RIDING. (STARTER MAGNETIC SWITCH FAILURE)
2014 HONDA CRF250L WITH 3512 MILES. FOUR MILE FROM HOME ON FREEWAY 405 SOUTH AS I WAS RIDING ABOUT 55 MPH AND SUDDENLY WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE ENGINE SHUT OFF CAUSING THE BIKE TO STALLED ON A BUSY FREEWAY AND ALMOST GOT RAN OVER BY FAST COMING TRAFFIC. UNABLE TO BUMP START IN GEARS I HAVE TO COAST THE BIKE TO A NARROW EMERGENCY LANE. TRY TO RESTART THE BIKE BUT WITHOUT SUCCESS. TOW THE BIKE HOME AND RECHARGE OVER NIGHT AND CHECK OIL, AIR AND PLUG THEY ARE FINE. START THE BIKE AND TEST RODE AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE BIKE RAN FINE WITH THROTTLE OPEN BUT WOULD SHUT DOWN AGAIN WHEN SHIFTING. I FOUND THIS PROBLEM IS AN SAFE AND HOPE HONDA HAVE A SOLUTION BEFORE SOMEONE GET HURT OR KILL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CRF250L. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HONDA CRF250L. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAULTY CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 02/24/15*LJ UPDATED 9/13/2017*CN
Safety Rating for the 2014 HONDA CRF250L
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2014 HONDA CRF250L in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2014 HONDA CRF250L
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2014 HONDA CRF250L. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MRT260-4E — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
HONDA MOTORCYCLE: INFORMATION, FROM NEWSLETTER REGARDING CERTAIN, STOP BUTTON AT SET UP, PARTS CATALOG AND SPECIAL TOOLS AND TRANSMISSION OIL FOR MOTORCYCLE. MODEL 2015 CRF, CBR300R. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2014 HONDA CRF250L
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA CRF250L
- 2014 HONDA CRF250L (current)
- 2015 HONDA CRF250L — 0 complaints
- 2016 HONDA CRF250L — 1 complaint
- 2018 HONDA CRF250L — 1 complaint
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