Stop using nowVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published November 21, 2024
Honda CRF1100 Recall: Engine Stall Risk When Wheelie Control Is Used
Honda recalls certain CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles due to a fuel injection software error that may cause engine stalls or loss of power, increasing crash risk.
Honda is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles because a software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) can cause the engine to stall or lose power. This issue specifically occurs when the Wheelie Control feature is activated, which increases the risk of a crash or injury. Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software for free to fix the problem. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80465-honda-crf1100-2022-2025-fuel-system-software-error-may-cause.
“Honda CRF1100 Recall: Engine Stall Risk When Wheelie Control Is Used.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80465-honda-crf1100-2022-2025-fuel-system-software-error-may-cause. Based on NHTSA recall #24V882000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V882000).
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2022 and 2024-2025 CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles due to a potential engine stall or loss of power. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on November 21, 2024.
How to tell if you have it
Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin Motorcycle, 2022
Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin Motorcycle, 2024-2025
What to do
Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
The hazard
A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) may cause an engine stall or a loss of power when the Wheelie Control feature is activated, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Honda has issued 245 other recalls since November 18, 2009. Recent similar recalls include a tire kit cap detachment hazard for the Honda CR-V Hybrid (October 8, 2026) and a fuel pump failure risk for the Honda VT750 (October 1, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include an engine power loss risk for the KTM 390 Adventure R (December 1, 2025), an engine stall risk for the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R (November 18, 2025), and an electrical system risk for the BMW S 1000 RR (July 23, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a CRF1100 Africa Twin model year 2022 or 2024-2025. You may have received an owner notification letter mailed on January 15, 2025. If you are unsure, contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 with your vehicle identification number.
Brand
Honda
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Wheelie Control
Avoid activating the Wheelie Control feature until the software has been reprogrammed by a dealer to prevent potential engine stalls or loss of power.
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-866-784-1870 or check for an owner notification letter mailed January 15, 2025, to confirm if your specific motorcycle is included in this recall.
Visit a Dealer for Repair
Take your motorcycle to an authorized Honda dealer who will reprogram the FI-ECU software free of charge to resolve the issue.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 55 days after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Honda
We’ve drafted a message you can send Honda to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V882000 — Honda CRF1100 Recall: Engine Stall Risk When Wheelie Control Is Used
Hello,
I own a Honda CRF1100 Recall: Engine Stall Risk When Wheelie Control Is Used that is covered by recall 24V882000 from Honda.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will reprogram the FI-ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 15, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KR1.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 13, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.