Known Recalls

Model year record

2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 7 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine2—
Fuel/propulsion system2—
Electrical system1—
Power train1—
Service brakes1—

The 2020 model has 7 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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.