Honda / Honda Genuine Accessory recall: Structure
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
The fix
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 covered
- Honda Crf1000A 2016–2018
- Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand Kit
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18E078000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 3, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 2, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,933
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Structure › Motorcycle › Kickstand/center stand
- Maker's own recall number
- KJ5
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.