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Honda CRF1100 Recall 25V583: Horn and high beam may fail on Africa Twin bikes

NHTSA campaign 25V583, reported September 5, 2025, 7,492 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The left handlebar switch harness on certain Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles may corrode from oxidation. When this happens, the horn may stop working, or you may be unable to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. The motorcycle also fails to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108 for lamps and reflective devices.

Being unable to sound the horn or use high beam can increase the risk of a crash and injury, since you may not be able to warn other road users or see as far ahead at night.

The repair is free. Authorized Honda dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly at no charge. Owner letters were mailed January 20, 2026. You can contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 (recall number KS8), and you can check whether your VIN is involved on NHTSA.gov once it becomes searchable there. You should also check your VIN for any other open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V583Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR SWITCH POD LEFT/RIGHT
Problem
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."
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Honda CRF110020202021202220242025