The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V662000·Announced 2022-09-01

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin Motorcycles Recalled for Engine Control Software Bug

Honda is recalling 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles due to an ECU software error that may cause engine stall or loss of drive power. Owners can get a free software update from dealers.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A confirmed software defect in the engine control unit that causes engine stall or loss of drive power on a motorcycle constitutes a structural vehicle defect. Even without reported injuries, loss of engine power during operation presents a serious risk of crash and injury.

Plain-English summary

Honda is recalling certain 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles equipped with dual-clutch transmissions. A software error in the engine control unit (ECU) may disconnect the controller area network (CAN) communication and release the clutch, causing engine stall or loss of drive power.

An engine stall or loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury while riding. Approximately 1,561 motorcycles are affected by this defect.

Owners should contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 to arrange a free software update at an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 6, 2022. Additional information is available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or at www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
HONDA CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,561

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 (1)

  • CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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