Safety Alert: 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.
automotiveRecalled on Sep 5, 2025
2020 HONDA CRF1100 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR SWITCH POD LEFT/RIGHT
🔢 7492 vehicles potentially affected
Sold At: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Recall #: NHTSA 25V583000
Source: NHTSA
Product Identification
- Safety Standard:
- FMVSS 108
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Summary
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."
What to do next
- 1Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed November 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated January 30, 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.
- 2Visit the official NHTSA recall page for complete details
Summaries only; always follow the official notice.