Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) – Engine Stall or Loss of Drive from Software Error

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.


Report Received Date 09/01/2022
NHTSA ID 22V662000
Consequence Summary An engine stall or a loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code KN8
Potentially Affected 1561
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V662000)