Recall 25V583 affects 7,492 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 Honda CRF1100 motorcycles for left-handlebar switch corrosion. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
Honda is recalling 7,492 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025 CRF1100 motorcycles because corrosion in the left handlebar switch harness can disable the horn or high-beam headlight control. That loss of signaling or lighting control can increase crash or injury risk, and Honda dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The left handlebar switch harness on the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 Honda CRF1100 is the wiring inside the left switch pod. That switch pod lets the rider use handlebar controls such as the horn and the headlight high beam selector. The harness has to keep a steady electrical path while the handlebars move during normal riding.
On affected motorcycles, the harness bends repeatedly near the terminal joints, the small metal connection points inside the wiring. That bending creates tiny movement at the joint, which wears the contact surface and allows oxide to form. As corrosion builds, electrical resistance increases and the harness loses continuity. If the connection opens, the horn stops working or the headlight no longer switches from low beam to high beam.
The warning sign is intermittent loss of the horn or high beam switch function. If either control works one moment and fails the next, the switch harness is already showing the problem.
Who's affected?
This is not a continuous model-year span; the listed CRF1100 motorcycles are tied to the same handlebar switch assembly.
| 2020 Honda CRF1100 | electrical system |
|---|---|
| 2021 Honda CRF1100 | electrical system |
| 2022 Honda CRF1100 | electrical system |
| 2024 Honda CRF1100 | electrical system |
| 2025 Honda CRF1100 | electrical system |
| Units affected | 7,492 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
The listed model years narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the horn or high beam switch cuts out, other road users receive less warning and night visibility is reduced, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. Treat intermittent horn or high beam loss as a reason to ride cautiously and schedule service soon. Repair is free at any franchised Honda dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, or 2025 Honda CRF1100 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Honda dealer to schedule the free left-handlebar-switch assembly replacement that fixes the horn and high-beam switching problem.
- Bring the recall notice if Honda mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V583 when you call.
- Call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870 with questions about the repair.
- Avoid riding at night if the headlight will not switch to high beam, and keep extra space around the motorcycle until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Honda technician replaces the left handlebar switch assembly. The repair addresses corrosion in the switch harness that can affect horn operation or switching the headlight from low beam to high beam. The replacement parts and labor are free under the recall. If you have already paid for this related repair, Honda uses the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan. Keep your repair paperwork and contact Honda customer service or ask the dealer service desk how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 2, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 5, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
| September 15, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 3, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| January 13, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V583?
Recall 25V583 covers 7,492 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 Honda CRF1100 Africa Twin motorcycles with a left handlebar switch harness that can corrode from oxidation. The defect can cause loss of horn function or loss of high-beam headlight switching, increasing crash or injury risk. Honda dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 Honda CRF1100 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 25V583. If it is, contact a franchised Honda motorcycle dealer to schedule the left handlebar switch assembly replacement. Reference recall number 25V583 or Honda recall number KS8 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Honda's remedy says dealers will replace the left handlebar switch assembly free of charge. The free repair is handled through a franchised Honda motorcycle dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is loss of horn function or the ability to switch the headlight from low beam to high beam. Honda says that loss can increase the risk of a crash or injury. The repair path is to have the left handlebar switch assembly replaced for free.
When did Honda notify owners about recall 25V583?
Honda mailed owner letters on January 20, 2026. VINs became searchable for this recall on September 12, 2025. If you own a 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 Honda CRF1100 and never received a letter, check your VIN and call Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V583000 |
|---|---|
| Honda customer service | 1-866-784-1870 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V583 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V583000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →