NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E078
Manufacturer Honda
(American Honda Motor Co.)
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,933
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.
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.
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 manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda’s number for this recall is 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.
CRF1000L #1
ISSUED: August 2018
ACCESSORY CENTERSTAND REPAIR, 2016-2017 CRF1000L/LD
AFFECTED UNITS
| 2016-2017 CRF1000L/LD | All (with affected accessory is installed) |
ACCESSORY SAFETY RECALL
Honda is launching a SAFETY RECALL on the Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand for 2016-2017 CRF1000L/LD motorcycles for a potential defect that may allow the centerstand to detach from the motorcycle. A detached centerstand increases the risk of a crash and can create a road hazard to other roadway users, or may cause a motorcycle parked on the centerstand to fall over.
NOTE: This is an accessory recall only; units that do not have the recalled centerstand installed are not affected.
Effective immediately, YOU MUST NOT SELL or INSTALL the affected Accessory Centerstand.
AFFECTED PART NUMBER
08M70-MJP-G50 – Centerstand (’16-’17 CRF1000L/LD)
DEALER INVENTORY and USED UNITS with AFFECTED ACCY. INSTALLED
- Remove the Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand before selling the unit.
PARTS INFORMATION
All dealers with affected accessory inventory must not sell or install the affected part. Make sure to remove the affected part number from any internet parts advertising by your dealership. Dealer parts return information is available on iN.
Honda expects that updated parts to repair in-service centerstands will be available the week of August 13, 2018.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
The complete Service Bulletin which includes the accessory repair procedure, parts information, as well as warranty claim information, is forthcoming.
| DEALER REPAIR RESPONSIBILITY |
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CRF1000L #1
ISSUED: August 2018
SAFETY RECALL
ACCESSORY CENTERSTAND REPAIR, 2016–2018 CRF1000L/LD
BACKGROUND
Honda is launching a SAFETY RECALL on the Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand for 2016–2018 CRF1000L/LD motorcycles for a potential defect that may allow the centerstand to detach from the motorcycle. The circlip that secures the centerstand to the motorcycle received improper heat treatment during manufacturing, which increased its hardness and makes it susceptible to breakage. An updated circlip is available to correct this condition.
Safety Consequence
A detached centerstand increases the risk of a crash and can create a road hazard to other roadway users, or may cause a motorcycle parked on the centerstand to fall over.
AFFECTED UNITS
| 2016–2018 CRF1000L/LD | Any with Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand installed |
AFFECTED ACCESORY, DEALER INVENTORY
08M70-MJP-G50 – Centerstand
All dealers with affected accessory inventory must not sell or install the affected part. Make sure to remove the affected part number from any internet parts advertising by your dealership. Return all affected parts in your inventory, see the Parts Operations iN message dated 8/7/2018: ACCESSORY SAFETY RECALL: Centerstand, ’16-’18 CRF1000L/LD Parts Return Request
REMEDY PARTS INFORMATION
A centerstand repair kit is available to remedy an affected centerstand already installed on a motorcycle. Repair parts are available on open order.
Circlip Kit (1)
P/N 06945-MKK-305
| Kit Contents |
| Circlip, 25 mm (1) |
| Washer (1) |
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
After completing the Service Bulletin repair procedure, submit one warranty claim per unit with the following template number:
| Claim Template | Flat Rate Time |
|---|---|
| KJ5A | 0.3 hour |
| DEALER REPAIR RESPONSIBILITY |
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CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
American Honda is sending a letter to owners of 2016–2018 CRF1000L/LD motorcycles, informing them that their motorcycle may have an installed accessory that is under recall to replace the mounting circlip with an updated part. The letter will advise them to have a Honda dealer repair the affected accessory. For your reference, a copy of the Customer Letter is reproduced on page 3 of this bulletin.
REPAIR VERIFICATION
Before you begin the repair procedure, examine the centerstand left pivot area to determine if the recall remedy part is installed. Measure the circlip end gap as shown.
- If the circlip end gap is about 8 mm: – The remedy circlip is installed, no further action is necessary.
- If the circlip end gap is about 4 mm: – Proceed with the REPAIR PROCEDURE section of this Service Bulletin.
TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
If you have any technical questions relating to repair verification, repair procedure, or parts information please contact: Motorcycle TechLine Online: iN > Service > TechLine > TechLine Connect Or call (800) 421-1900, option 9
WARRANTY QUESTIONS
If you have any warranty administration questions relating to warranty claim templates, and claim filing procedures, please contact: Motorcycle Warranty Online: iN > Service > Warranty & HondaCare > Warranty Connect Or call (800) 421-1900, option 7
REPAIR PROCEDURE
- Remove the circlip and washer from the centerstand left pivot as shown.
- Install the remedy washer and circlip as shown.
- Make sure to install the circlip with its square edge facing out.
- Confirm that the centerstand operates smoothly.
CRF1000L #1
ISSUED: August 2018
CRF1000L #1
ISSUED: August 2018
Manufacturer Notice
8-24-18
Manufacturer Notice
August 20, 2018
Manufacturer Notice
August 7, 2018
Manufacturer Notice
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