Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 22V662000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2022-09-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 22V662000

Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software

Component
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM): software
Manufacturer
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Vehicles affected
1,561
Reported to NHTSA
2022-09-01
Owners notified
2022-10-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin2021 2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.