Product recall: Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports
Fuel tank issue triggers recall of Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports modelsThe Australian Competiton & Consumer Comission has issued a safety recall for the MY2018-2020 CRF1000 and CRF1100 Africa Twin Adventure Sports models.
The recall concerns a fault from the manufacturing of the fuel tank and affects 745 units sold nationally between April 1 2018 and 31 July 2020.
Details of the product recall are as follows:
What are the defects?
During manufacturing of the fuel tank, the zinc oxide generated by the tank seam welding process may have dislodged, accumulating in the fuel pump's suction filter. This may clog the filter and affect engine operation.
What are the hazards?
The engine may not accelerate smoothly and may stall. This can increase the risk of an accident, resulting in injury or death to the rider or bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact their nearest Honda Motorcycle dealer and arrange for their motorcycle to be repaired at their earliest opportunity.
For further information, consumers should contact their authorised Honda Motorcycle Dealer directly or contact the Customer Relations Department on 1300 559 846 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 6pm) or email customer.relations@honda.com.au or via the website https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus
Head to the ACCC website for to read the full recall and see if you motorcycle is affected.
Related Reading:
2020 Honda Africa Twin Adventure Sports DCT ES Review
2020 Honda Africa Twin Launch Review
2018 Africa Twin range update
Please see our Editorial Guidelines & Code of Ethics (including for more information about sponsored content and paid events). The information published on this website is of a general nature only and doesn’t consider your particular circumstances or needs.
