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Automotive · United States · 2025-09-05

本田 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles have left handlebar switch harness issues

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-05
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Models affected	CRF1100
Model year	2020-2022, 2024-2025
Units affected	7492
Defect	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."_x000D_ 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.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers 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.
Recall number	25V583000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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