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NHTSA Recall 25V583000: Motorcycle handlebar switch pod left/right (electrical system)

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,492 vehicles. It affects 2020–2025 Honda CRF1100.

7,492
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2026
owners notified (January 13)
NHTSA campaign25V583000
Manufacturer campaignKS8
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › MOTORCYCLE HANDLEBAR SWITCH POD LEFT/RIGHT
Report receivedSeptember 5, 2025
Owner notificationJanuary 13, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

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."

Safety risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V583000

Make and modelModel years
Honda CRF11002020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.