NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) - Left Handlebar Switch May Corrode
Published: September 5, 2025Recall ID: 25V583000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Left Handlebar Switch May Corrode
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Left Handlebar Switch May Corrode |
| Nhtsa id | 25V583000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V583000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| Defect 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." |
| Completion rate | 28.24 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 20, 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Mfr campaign number | KS8 |
| Potentially affected | 7492 |
| Report received date | 2025-09-05T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmHonda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM