Honda recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Honda Crf1100 Africa Twin 2020–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 22V662000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sep 1, 2022
- Owners notified
- Oct 6, 2022
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,561
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ECU/ECM) › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- KN8
Notes
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.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.