Honda Motorcycles Xr125l: Engine May Cut Out

Honda is recalling 25,755 motorcycles (XR125L, CBF250, and CBR125R models) sold in the United Kingdom because water can contaminate the ignition coil, causing corrosion that may lead to hard starting, poor engine performance, or engine shutdown. Honda will replace the ignition coil with an improved version on affected motorcycles.

Recalling firm
HONDA MOTORCYCLES
Product
Vehicles: HONDA MOTORCYCLES XR125L, HONDA MOTORCYCLES CBF250, HONDA MOTORCYCLES CBR125R. Units affected: 25,755
Reason
In certain conditions it is possible for contaminated water to penetrate into the ignition coil causing the internal components to corrode. This can result in hard starting poor engine performance and in extreme cases cause the engine to cut out. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit a countermeasure ignition coil.
Category
vehicle recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall date
2005-10-24
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/8d99a649-6bd9-4379-910e-dbd3662340e6