Honda Africa Twin Centerstand Kit Can Detach

NHTSA campaign 18E078000 · Reported Aug 3, 2018 · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)

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If the centerstand detaches while the motorcycle is moving, it can become a hazard on the road and increase the risk of a crash. If it detaches while the motorcycle is parked on the stand, the motorcycle can fall over, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18E078000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 3, 2018
Manufacturer	Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Part affected	Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Honda is recalling a centerstand accessory kit sold for installation on certain Africa Twin motorcycles. A metal clip (circlip) in the kit can break, which can let the centerstand come loose and detach from the motorcycle.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. If you installed this centerstand kit, stop using it and contact a Honda dealer (1-866-784-1870).
3. Dealers will replace the circlip and washer free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18E078000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Honda Crf1000a

Who to contact

Honda — official Honda recall lookup

Customer service: 1-888-234-2138

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Honda Structure Recalls Cover Hood Latches, Subframes and Crash Protection · all 6 Honda recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.