NHTSA recall 22V-662: Engine and Engine Cooling

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported September 1, 2022 · 2 affected model years

Engine and Engine Cooling recall

22V-662
September 1, 2022 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
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.
Safety 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number22V662000
ManufacturerHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Report dateSeptember 1, 2022
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (ECU/ECM):Software
Fixed over the airNo

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.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin1 recall total2020 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin1 recall total

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