2009 Chg Cf250t V5 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2011-11-10 · campaign 11V544000 · 6,405 vehicles
Defect: CFMOTO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 CF250T V3, AND CF205T V5 AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009. THESE MODELS WERE BUILT WITH A LEFT HAND REAR WHEEL BRAKE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED RIGHT FOOT OPERATED REAR WHEEL BRAKE. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS."
Risk: THE ABSENCE OF STANDARDIZED MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS MAY HINDER THE OPERATORS ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY BRAKE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: CFMOTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RIGHT FOOT CONTROL REAR WHEEL BRAKE KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CFMOTO AT 1-888-823-6686.
What owners report
2012-09-17 · Vehicle Speed Control“tl* the contact owns a 2009 cf moto 250 v5 motorcycle. the contact stated that while riding the scooter, the speedometer provided an inaccurate speed reading. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the failure could not be corrected. the vin was not available. the approximate failure and current mileage was 30,0…”
2012-05-17 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic“2009 cfmoto cf250t v5. consumer writes in regards to recall notice *tgw the dealer informed the consumer it would be months before the parts would be available to fix the recall. however, when the consumer contacted the manufacturer, he was told there were plenty of parts available. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.