NHTSA Campaign 18E078000

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

Issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Reported Aug 3, 2018 · 2,933 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand Kits, part number 08M70-MJP-G50, sold for possible installation on 2016-2018 Africa Twin motorcycles. The circlip can break allowing the centerstand to detach.

Consequence

If the centerstand detaches while moving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. If the centerstand detaches while the motorcycle is parked on the centerstand, the motorcycle can fall over, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Honda will notify all registered owners of 2016-2018 Honda Africa Twins advising them that if they purchased the affected centerstand kit, not to use it and to take the motorcycle to a dealer. Dealers will replace the circlip and washer, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ5.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
HONDA CRF1000A 2016 2,933
HONDA CRF1000A 2017 2,933
HONDA CRF1000A 2018 2,933
HONDA GENUINE ACCESSORY CENTERSTAND KIT 2,933

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18E078000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.