NEW DELHI: Honda's manufacturer recall entries on the SIAM portal list 29 CB1000 Hornet motorcycles for a gearshift-pedal bolt campaign and 22 for a later fuel-feed-hose action. Honda India's own campaign page identifies the CB1000 Hornet SP for these concerns. The figures describe separate campaigns and should not be added to produce a total of distinct affected motorcycles.
| Campaign | Date in manufacturer register | Target vehicles | Manufacturing period listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearshift-pedal pivot bolt | 12 November 2025 | 29 | 24 January 2025 to 11 July 2025 |
| Fuel-feed-hose routing | 11 May 2026 | 22 | 24 January 2025 to 11 July 2025 |
The records were checked on 27 October 2026. This is an owner reference to published campaigns, rather than an announcement of a new recall today. The overlapping production periods also mean that the register cannot establish, by itself, how many individual motorcycles appear in both groups.
Why the gearshift bolt is being addressed
Honda's announcement dated 13 November 2025 explains that heat radiating from the exhaust can soften the painted surface beneath the gearshift-pedal pivot bolt. The fastener may then loosen and come away during use, interfering with gear selection. The issue concerns the mounting of the shift control.
The company said replacement of the affected parts would begin at BigWing Topline dealerships from January 2026. That date is already past. Honda's stated repair terms make the work free regardless of whether the motorcycle remains within its warranty period.
Honda also said dealers would notify customers and that owners could check eligibility through the Vehicle Identification Number on its website. Its announcement recommends arranging a service appointment in advance. An owner who has already had campaign work performed should retain the job record so the particular repair remains identifiable.
The fuel-hose action is separate
The current India campaign page describes a concern over how the fuel-feed hose is routed and secured. It also carries separate entries for engine-oil consumption. A reference to a completed gearshift repair therefore should not be read as confirmation that every other campaign for the same motorcycle has been completed.
A Japanese transport ministry notice provides additional technical context for a fuel-hose recall affecting the Hornet family in Japan. It describes an inadequately secured wiring harness and relay cord allowing a sensor connector to interfere with the hose's locking section. The stated consequences include fuel leakage and, in the worst case, fire.
That overseas notice helps explain why hose retention is a safety concern. It does not determine eligibility in India. Market-specific production records and the individual motorcycle's VIN still matter, and an overseas recall population cannot be substituted for the Indian manufacturer entry.
Oil notices require their own check
Another Japanese notice describes a piston and top-ring design problem that can increase oil consumption during repeated engine braking from high engine speeds. It warns that insufficient lubrication can lead to engine failure, rear-wheel locking or fire. This is a separate mechanism from either a loose shift-control bolt or hose retention.
For an Indian owner, the practical implication is to identify campaigns by the affected system and recorded work. A service invoice saying only that a recall was attended is less informative than a record naming the inspection or replacement. Asking for that detail is sensible record keeping; it does not assume every listed defect is present on every Hornet.
The SP identity matters
Honda India's product page identifies this motorcycle as an inline-four street model and lists Showa SFF-BP front suspension and an Ohlins TTX rear shock. Its electronic equipment includes Honda Selectable Torque Control and wheelie control. These features identify the model, but they do not correct a fastener, hose-routing or engine-component concern.
That distinction is particularly relevant to a premium motorcycle with extensive electronics. A functioning dashboard or a familiar riding-mode setting is not evidence that a mechanical campaign has been addressed. The useful evidence is a VIN-linked result and the service record for the relevant action.
Related coverage includes the separate Honda Rebel 500 recall report, our Ducati Streetfighter V2 guide and Ducati Monster price list. Those motorcycles' coverage does not establish anything about an individual Hornet's recall status.
Official sources: Honda India campaign list, Honda gearshift campaign announcement, manufacturer recall register, Japan fuel-hose notice, Japan oil-consumption notice and Honda India model page.
