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HighNHTSA·24V882000·Announced 2025-09-11

Honda CRF1100 Fuel Injection Software Defect May Cause Engine Stall

Honda is recalling certain CRF1100 motorcycles because a fuel injection software error may cause engine stall or loss of power when using the Wheelie Control feature, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

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: This scores High (3) because it is a 'risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.' The software defect presents potential for serious harm through engine stall while riding, but no incidents or injuries have been documented.

Plain-English summary

Honda is recalling certain 2024, 2025, 2022, 2021, and 2020 model year CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles due to a software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU).

When the Wheelie Control feature is activated, the defective software may cause the engine to stall or lose power. This can increase the risk of a crash or injury while riding.

Approximately 4,205 units are affected. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 15, 2025.

Owners should contact their Honda dealer to have the FI-ECU software reprogrammed at no cost. For more information, owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 or call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
2024 HONDA CRF1100
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle / Fuel Injection
Hazard
  • engine-stall
  • loss-of-power
  • crash-risk
Affected units
4,205

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

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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