2021 Honda CT125 Recall: Gearshift pedal arm weld may fail, possibly resulting in the pedal…
NHTSA campaign 21V804000 · Power Train · filed Oct 14, 2021 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2021 Trail 125 (CT125A) motorcycles. The gearshift pedal arm weld may fail, possibly resulting in the pedal breaking off the motorcycle.
The risk
A broken or detached gearshift pedal can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the gearshift pedal assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 10, 2021. Owners may contact Honda Powersports customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KM8.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 21V804000 (manufacturer number KM8). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.