Electrical system: motorcycle handlebar switch pod left/right
- Component
- Electrical system: motorcycle handlebar switch pod left/right
- Manufacturer
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Vehicles affected
- 7,492
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2025-09-05
- Owners notified
- 2026-01-13
Defect description
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. The left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation, resulting in the loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS8. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 12, 2025.