2020-2021 Honda CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 22V662000
1,561 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Makes
- Honda
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Potential units affected
- 1,561 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2022-09-01
Affected vehicles
- 2021 Honda CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN
- 2020 Honda CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN
What’s the problem?
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles equipped with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT). A software error in the engine control unit (ECU), may disconnect the controller area network (CAN) communication and release the clutch, which can result in an engine stall or a loss of drive power.
What could happen?
An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
What’s the fix?
Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KNB.