Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles. Due to corrosion, the left handlebar switch harness may corrode due to oxidation. If it corrodes, it could result in the loss of the horn function and/or the ability to switch the headlight between high and low beams. Of course, there are plenty of situations where your horn and/or high beam not functioning would be hazardous.
Due to the potential issues, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".
Remedy
Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly at no charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed on November 3, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated January 30, 2026. If you want to get ahead of the notice from Honda, owners can contact Honda's customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KS8.
Vehicle's Involved
Right now, you can enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on NHTSA.gov to see if your Africa Twin was one of the bikes involved in this recall. The potential number of affected units sits at 7,492, and the NHTSA ID Number is 25V583000.
This kind of recall isn't one that'd initially strike fear into the heart of the owner, but when you really need to use your horn and can't, things can go from dangerous to catastrophic quickly. Likewise, not being able to change your beams from low to high may be something you feel like you can get by with, but again, when you need your high beams, you really need them. And likewise, if your highs get stuck on and you temporarily blind the driver of an oncoming vehicle, well, I don't need to spell out what could happen there.
So, check your VIN and get ahead of this issue before it becomes a more serious problem.
