NHTSA Campaign 22V662000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Sep 1, 2022 · 1,561 vehicles affected

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN 2020 1,561
HONDA CRF1100 AFRICA TWIN 2021 1,561

Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V662000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.