Honda Recalls 2021 CT125 Motorcycles Due to Gearshift Pedal Weld Failure
Honda is recalling 2021 CT125 motorcycles because the gearshift pedal arm weld may fail, potentially causing the pedal to break off and increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (gearshift pedal weld failure) that can increase the risk of a crash or injury, but the source text does not report any actual injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Trail 125 (CT125A) motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the gearshift pedal arm weld may fail, which could result in the pedal breaking off the motorcycle.
A broken or detached gearshift pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury. The source text does not report any specific incidents of injury or death associated with this defect.
Dealers will replace the gearshift pedal assembly free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Honda's number for this recall is KM8.
The recalled product
- Product
- HONDA CT125
- Brand
- HONDA
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Affected units
- 2,181
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- CT125
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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