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Honda CRF1000L Recall 20V797: Contaminants in fuel tank can clog filter and stall engine

NHTSA campaign 20V797, reported December 17, 2020, 2,690 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Contaminants inside the fuel tank can clog the fuel filter, which may cause the engine to stall while the motorcycle is in use.

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury. Owners of affected 2018-2019 CRF1000L and 2020 CRF1100L motorcycles should take this recall seriously.

Honda will notify owners. Authorized dealers will drain and clean the fuel tank and replace the fuel filter assembly free of charge. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 (Honda recall number KL4), and you should check your VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V797Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Problem
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Africa Twin Adventure Sports (CRF1000L) and 2020 Africa Twin Adventure Sports (CRF1100L) motorcycles. Contaminants inside the fuel tank may cause the fuel filter to clog, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
Risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Honda will notify owners, and dealers will drain and clean the fuel tank, and replace the fuel filter assembly, free of charge. The recall began on February 4, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KL4.
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.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Honda CRF1000L20182019
Honda CRF1100L2020