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HONDA MOTORCYCLES CB1000S, CB1000SPS — recall

Automotive · United Kingdom · 2026-01-21

Honda CB1000S/SPS motorcycles: exhaust heat affects gear change pivot bolt

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-01-21
Manufacturer	HONDA MOTORCYCLES
Models affected	CB1000S, CB1000SPS
Units affected	980
Defect	On affected motorcycles due to the proximity of the exhaust to the gear change pivot bolt radiant heat from the exhaust system increases the temperature of the gear change pivot bolt seat causing the painted surface to buckle and the bolt to loosen. In some cases the pivot bolt can fall off and the gear change pedal sags leaving the rider unable to change gear.
Remedy	Remove paint from the Gear change pedal fastening seat surface and install a modified Gear change pedal pivot bolt and additional washer.
Recall number	R/2025/448
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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