NHTSA Campaign 25V583000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR SWITCH POD LEFT/RIGHT

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Sep 5, 2025 · 7,492 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA CRF1100 2020 7,492
HONDA CRF1100 2021 7,492
HONDA CRF1100 2022 7,492
HONDA CRF1100 2024 7,492
HONDA CRF1100 2025 7,492

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V583000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.