2017 Honda Crf1000a problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires:tread/Belt (2) · Service Brakes (1) · Power Train (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/Center Stand 2018-08-03 · campaign 18E078000 · 2,933 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
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.
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar 2017-08-03 · A15060D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service news article - to prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. the easiest way to remove it during pdi is to grab the covering with both hands near the top of the steering wheel and pull it toward you, like you see here. the coveri
What owners report
2023-06-26 · Tires:tread/Belt“90/90/21 tire tread began to separate. this fell under continental recall. continental will not issue my reimbursement. i filled out paperwork, sent replacement tire receipt, damaged the sidewall to render tire unusable, and sent photos of this. the replacement tire was mounted and recall tire disposed of. continental is now stating they will not …”
2022-10-26 · Tires:tread/Belt“tire is beginning to crack around treads. production week 1221. i have contacted continental, and they are informing me i need to remove my tire and cut a hole in it for the warranty to be honored. this motorcycle is my means of transportation, and i cannot remove it and cut a hole until i receive a replacement. …”
2017-08-26 · Power Train · 2,800 mi“it is a 6 speed. i down shifted to 4th up shifted to 5th gave it gas to pick up speed and it went back down to 4th by its self. i was in motion not making a turn .the other 2 times i was in bumper to bumper traffic .…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.