American Honda is issuing a recall for certain 2025 CB1000 Hornet SP motorcycles, due to a manufacturing mishap on these units that could cause the fuel feed hose to spontaneously disconnect from the fuel tank. This condition could, in turn, cause a fuel leak. If the fuel leak occurs near the rear tire, it could pose additional risks of a crash and injuries, and/or pose a fire risk.
According to Honda's records, approximately 429 individual motorcycles may be affected, which represents about 19.3% of the population. Affected bikes were produced between January 11, 2025 and July 24, 2025.
The issue relates to an improper placement of the angle sensor coupler when the affected units were assembled. Under normal riding conditions, this improper placement could make it possible for the combination of vibration and pressure to cause the locking mechanism of the fuel feed hose to release, which could then allow the fuel hose in question to become disconnected and lead to a potentially dangerous fuel leak.
