2020–2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin: Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign 22V662000 · 1,561 units potentially affected · filed Sep 1, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V662000
- Manufacturer no.
- KN8
- Manufacturer
- Honda (american Honda Motor Co.)
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Units affected
- 1,561
- Report received
- Sep 1, 2022
- Owner letters
- Oct 6, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin 2020, 2021