NHTSA recall 22V662000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Engine control module (ecu/ecm) › Software
Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin
Reported Sep 1, 20221,561 vehicles affectedHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)Maker’s number KN8
The defect
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.
The risk
An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
The 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.