CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the engine control unit on certain 2020-2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles with a dual-clutch transmission can disconnect the controller area network communication and release the clutch. The result may be an engine stall or a loss of drive power.
An engine stall or sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash and injury. Owners should take this seriously and avoid riding a potentially affected motorcycle until the software is updated.
The remedy is free: an authorized Honda dealer will update the engine control unit software at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2022. To check whether your VIN is covered, or for more information, contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 and reference recall number KNB.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin | 20202021 |
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