2021 HONDA CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN

1 recalls — 7 complaints — 3 TSBs

22V662000 Sep 1, 2022
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
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 ... Read more
Consequence
An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
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.
1,561 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Complaint Statistics

7 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1
STEERING1
POWER TRAIN Jun 1, 2023
Incident date: Mar 26, 2023
The fuel guage hits empty after only 3 gallons with a 5gal tank, did not do this when I first bought it, started after about 1200 miles on a long road trip. The TFT resets on its own, mileage for a tank will read for instance 22mi. when it should be 140-ish. It has reset while riding and on occas... Read more
ENGINE Jun 1, 2023
Incident date: Mar 26, 2023
AT 26,469 miles the harmonic balancer separated into two pieces while driving causing sudden loss of power steering. I contacted Subaru for assistance with this know problem. They refused a free repair. I have been a Master ASE mechanic for over 25 years at a dealership and know repairs of this type... Read more
STEERING Jun 1, 2023
Incident date: Mar 26, 2023
The contact owns a 2013 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the "Power Steering Fault" message was displayed, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn in either direction. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering shaft torque sensor ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 31, 2023
Incident date: May 31, 2023
I was driving home from work. I was on the the highway driving approximately 55 mph. All of a sudden I heard what can only be described as a gun shot or explosion. It was extremely loud and it almost caused me to run into the guardrail. I then heard glass falling onto the safety shield of my moonroo... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Mar 20, 2023
Incident date: Mar 19, 2023
Exterior windshield trim on passenger side. Yes it is available for inspection. This part flew off of our vehicle while driving on the highway. This part could have hit another vehicle and caused harm. Yes this is a known issue when I took my vehicle to Corwin Ford in Springfield MO. Service represe... Read more
ENGINE Oct 18, 2022
Incident date: Oct 18, 2022
While overpassing a slow moving truck doing about 45 MPH on a 2-lane highway, I accelerated to overtake the vehicle. Just before pulling in front of the truck I experienced a total loss of propulsion. I thought I had a broken chain. I quickly looked and discovered the chain was intact. I could rev t... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Oct 18, 2022
Incident date: Oct 18, 2022
While overpassing a slow moving truck doing about 45 MPH on a 2-lane highway, I accelerated to overtake the vehicle. Just before pulling in front of the truck I experienced a total loss of propulsion. I thought I had a broken chain. I quickly looked and discovered the chain was intact. I could rev t... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 HONDA CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT1
CRF1100 #1 Nov23 Nov 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - American Honda has determined that the Multi-Information Display (MID) Touchscreen on all 2020~2022 model year CRF1100 Africa Twin models may not function correctly when subjected to high temperatures.
CRF1100 #1 0923 Sep 29, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Service Bulletin - American Honda has determined that the Multi-Information Display (MID) Touchscreen on all 2020~2022 model year CRF1100 Africa Twin models may not function correctly when subjected to high temperatures.
CRF1100 #1 0923 Sep 29, 2023
353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
Service Bulletin - American Honda has determined that the Multi-Information Display (MID) Touchscreen on all 2020~2022 model year CRF1100 Africa Twin models may not function correctly when subjected to high temperatures.

HONDA CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the HONDA CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN across all model years (2020–2021).

2 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

HONDA CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2021 (current) 1 7
2020 1 1 View

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