KNB – ECU Update – 2020-2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin Motorcycles

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2021 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles equipped with

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September 1, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V662000

Engine Stall or Loss of Drive from Software Error

An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V662

Manufacturer Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

Components  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected  1,561

Summary

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.

Remedy

Dealers will update the ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 31, 2022. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda’s number for this recall is KNB.

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.

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