The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·20V797000·Announced 2020-12-17

Honda Recalls 2018-2020 Africa Twin Motorcycles for Fuel Tank Contamination

Honda is recalling 2018-2020 Africa Twin motorcycles because contaminants in the fuel tank may clog the filter, causing engine stalls that increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Africa Twin Adventure Sports (CRF1000L) and 2020 Africa Twin Adventure Sports (CRF1100L) motorcycles. The recall involves 2,690 vehicles.

The defect involves contaminants inside the fuel tank that may cause the fuel filter to clog. This clogging can result in an engine stall, which increases the risk of a crash or injury.

Honda will notify owners, and dealers will drain and clean the fuel tank and replace the fuel filter assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CRF1000L, CRF1100L
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,690

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • CRF1000L
  • CRF1100L

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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