Honda CRF1000A (2018) Recall: Centerstand Detachment Risk
Honda recalls 2016-2018 Africa Twin motorcycles with specific centerstand kits due to risk of detachment causing crashes or falls. Affected owners should contact Honda for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
What happened, in plain English
Honda is recalling certain 2016-2018 Africa Twin motorcycles that had specific centerstand kits. If the centerstand detaches while moving or parked, it can cause crashes or falls. Owners must stop using the motorcycle until a free fix is done. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225002-honda-crf1000a-2018-recall-centerstand-detachment-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225002-honda-crf1000a-2018-recall-centerstand-detachment-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18E078000
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“Honda CRF1000A (2018) Recall: Centerstand Detachment Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225002-honda-crf1000a-2018-recall-centerstand-detachment-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18E078000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18E078000).
Why it’s dangerous
The circlip in the centerstand kit can break, allowing the centerstand to detach. If it detaches while moving, it becomes a road hazard that could cause a crash. If it detaches while parked, the motorcycle may fall over, increasing injury risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2018 Honda Africa Twin motorcycles with the affected centerstand kit (part number 08M70-MJP-G50) are most at risk. Riders using these motorcycles without the fix could face crashes or falls.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your motorcycle is a 2016-2018 model Africa Twin with the centerstand kit part number 08M70-MJP-G50. The recall started October 2, 2018, and Honda will notify registered owners.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Motorcycle
If you purchased the affected centerstand kit, do not use the motorcycle until a dealer replaces the circlip and washer.
Contact Honda Customer Service
Call 1-866-784-1870 to get instructions for the free replacement of the circlip and washer.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 7 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18E078000 (March 8, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.