Certain model year 2010 Honda VF1300CR, VT1300CRA, and VT1300CT motorcycles manufactured from December 17, 2009 through May 24, 2010, fail to conform to the certification requirements of part 567. The gross axle weight rating is incorrect. An owner may be lead to believe from the incorrect information the motorcycle can carry more weight that it [...]
YAMAHA is recalling 54,000 2006-2010 YZF-R6 motorcycles because the front side refelctor was not placed at the proper height which does not meet the requirement of FMV safety standard # 108 which regulates “lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. The visibility of the motorcycle will be decreased which could increase the risk of a crash. [...]
DUCATI is recalling 196 model year 2010 MULTISTRADA 1200 motorcycles. During production an incorrect screw may have been installed in the steering head. This could cause the steering head to become loose during normal operation and adversely affect the driver’s ability to steer the motorcyle increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace [...]
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 VMX17 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 THROUGH MARCH 2009. THERE COULD BE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE IN THE GROUND WIRE FROM THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR (APS) AND THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) DUE TO AN INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTION. Consequence: EXCESSIVE RESISTANCE CAN CAUSE INCORRECT SIGNALS TO BE SENT TO [...]
Harley-Davidson is recalling 70 model year 2010 FXDF Dyna Fat Bob motorcycles with fork leg assemblies (lh p/n 48622-08, rh p/n 48623-08) manufactured from February 29 through February 9, 2010. These fork leg assemblies may have been incorrectly assembled using the wrong springs. Motorcycles containing the wrong springs will have reduced suspension effectiveness which may [...]
Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2009 EX650C9F/FL and model year 2010 ex650CAF/FL Ninja 650 motorcycles. The right rear portion of the lower cowling can interfere with the operator’s foot while in the process of applying the rear brake and could diminish the operator’s control over brake force application or distract the operator, creating the [...]
KAWASAKI is recalling a number of 2010 ZR100DAF/L models for brake line issues. Under severe riding conditions, the left front brake hose may contact the front brake rotor during extreme application of the front brake. If this happens, it may cause the brake line to develop a leak which could cause the motorcycle to lose [...]
BMW announced this week that it is issuing recalls for approximately 15,0000 motorcycles with problems ranging from front brakes issues, rear wheel lockups and drive chains not manufactured to specifications. Helmet manufacturer Bell is recalling 8000 of it’s Mag 8 helmets because testing revealed they don’t meet the impact standard. More details at http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/25/bmw-recalls-15000-motorcycles/ See larger [...]
Mv Agusta is recalling certain model year 2010 F4 motorcycles manufactured from February 10 through April 19, 2010, equipped with an air filter frame, p/n 8000b4061, which may lift out of position, allowing intake air to bypass the filter. if this occurs, debris may enter the throttle body assembly and interfere with proper throttle operation, [...]
BRP is recalling certain model year 2010 SPYDER RS SE5 2ND SERIES AND RT SE5 ROADSTERS, for potential problems with the automatic transmission. When stopping the models equipped with the SE% semi-automatic transmission, the clutch may remain engaged, stalling the engine. Once that happens it could be impossible to re-start the vehicle which would lock the [...]
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