The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V583000·Announced 2025-09-05

Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin Motorcycles Handlebar Switch Corrosion

Honda is recalling certain 2020–2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles due to corrosion of the left handlebar switch harness, which may disable the horn or headlight beam-switching function. This electrical failure increases crash and injury 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 is a structural motorcycle defect involving loss of safety-critical lighting and signaling functions that directly increase crash and injury risk. Although no injuries have been reported, the hazard is concrete and the safety standard violation justifies a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. The left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, which can result in loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. These motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The inability to use the horn or switch the headlight from low beam to high beam can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 20, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-1870 to schedule service. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 12, 2025. Honda's internal recall number is KS8.

The recalled product

Product
2021 HONDA CRF1100
Brand
HONDA
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
  • handlebar-switch-corrosion
  • horn-failure
  • headlight-malfunction
  • crash-risk
Affected units
7,492

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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