Honda Issues Recall on Africa Twin Adventure Sports Models

[Advpulse]

Published on 12.22.2020

American Honda Motor Co. has issued a recall on its Africa Twin Adventure Sports models related to a clogged fuel filter issue. A total of 2,690 motorcycles, from model years 2018-2020, are affected by the recall issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. 

Only the ‘Adventure Sports’ version of the Africa Twin (with larger capacity fuel tanks) are being recalled, which includes the 2018-2019 CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports and 2020 CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports.

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According to the defect report zinc-oxide corrosion, generated inside the fuel tank during the manufacturing/welding process, can contaminate the fuel. These contaminants inside the fuel tank may clog the fuel filter, restricting fuel flow to the engine.

What Can Happen

If the fuel filter becomes clogged, it can cause engine hesitation or sudden stalling, increasing the risk of a crash. Some owners have reported that the motorcycle can be restarted after the initial stall. However, this can cause a false sense of security because after the restart, the bike may stall again, potentially putting the rider in a dangerous traffic situation. There have been no reports of crashes or injuries related to this issue at this time.

Make	Model	Year	Units Affected
Honda	CRF1100L Africa Twin Adventure Sports	2020	521
Honda	CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports	2019	877
Honda	CRF1000L Africa Twin Adventure Sports	2018	1,292

How To Get It Fixed

Owners of affected models will be notified and instructed to take their motorcycle to an authorized Honda motorcycle dealer. Dealers will drain and clean the fuel tank, and replace the fuel filter assembly free of charge. Honda has also issued a stop sale on all vehicles affected by the recall currently in dealer inventory, until the fuel tank cleaning and repair process has been implemented. Owner notification began December 15, 2020 and the recall number KL4 is expected to begin on or around February 15, 2021.

Owners may contact Honda’s customer service at 1-866-784-1870 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). You can also check your VIN to see if you are affected by the recall at www.nhtsa.gov.