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866 recalls found

vehicle

REC-003210

active

0 KAWASAKI KLX450A9F

The foot peg pivot pin may bend due to insufficient hardness of the metal.

Motorcycle

2 July 2009

vehicle

REC-003228

active

0 BMW K1300 Range

In certain high speed, high engine RPM situations foaming can develop in the front brake master cylinder reservoir.

Motorcycle

11 June 2009

vehicle

REC-000249

active

0 DUCATI 1198S, 1098R, 1098R Bayliss

The Ohlins RH front fork leg may feature a flaw, which could result in safety problems, especially in case of misuse of the motorcycle.

Motorcycle

10 June 2009

vehicle

REC-000361

active

2007–2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTSB, FXSTSSE2, FXSTSSE3

The acorn stud at the brake reaction link may fall out during use. If this occurs the front brake and fender assembly would no longer be adequately retained. This condition could lead to a crash and potential injury or death to the rider.

Motorcycle

4 June 2009

vehicle

REC-000371

active

2007–2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDSE2

Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Inc. has determined that some of these model motorcycles may have been shipped with an incorrect Australian Noise Label part number 14000-07. The label inaccurately lists 93dbA @ 2675 RPM whereas it should show 99dbA @ 3750 RPM.

Motorcycle

29 May 2009

vehicle

REC-000108

active

2008 BMW F800 GS

Front-wheel quick-release axles that are not in compliance with design specifications might be installed in some motorcycles. Due to irregularities in the manufacturing process, in isolated cases the quick-release axle might be of reduced wall thickness. Under these circumstances there is a possibility of severe loads on the front wheel (off-roading, for example) causing damage to the quick-release axle. Under worst-case conditions the quick release axle could break.

Motorcycle

26 May 2009

vehicle

REC-000109

active

2008 BMW F800GS

Front-wheel quick-release axles that are not in compliance with design specifications might be installed in some motorcycles. Due to irregularities in the manufacturing process, in isolated cases the quick-release axle might be of reduced wall thickness. Under these circumstances there is a possibility of severe loads on the front wheel (off-roading, for example) causing damage to the quick-release axle. Under worst-case conditions the quick release axle could break.

Motorcycle

26 May 2009

vehicle

REC-000248

active

0 DUCATI 848, 1198/S, 1098R Bayliss

Fuel leakage from fuel line at the injector end

Motorcycle

20 May 2009

vehicle

REC-003203

active

0 BUELL 1125R, XB12R, XB12Scg

The motorcycles have a front brake line which may contact the front tyre. The condition could cause a hole to develop in the front brake line, allowing brake fluid to leak.

Motorcycle

28 Apr 2009

vehicle

REC-003202

active

0 BRIDGESTONE Exedra G850

Bridgestone has become aware that their Exedra G850 tyres (rear tyre) specifically fitted on the Triumph Rocket 111 Touring motorcycle (model 2008/2009) may incur inflation pressure loss due to vibration at certain speeds which will warn the rider of a potential slow air leakage that may occur over time.

Motorcycle

15 Apr 2009

vehicle

REC-005327

active

2008–2009 KAWASAKI KX450E9F and KX450E9FA Motorcycles

On eligible units, the bore of the throttle body assembly may have a micro-crack where the air cleaner duct attaches due to improper casting mold set up. The crack can develop during use and a small piece of the throttle body housing can become dislodged and ingested into the engine, resulting in minor engine damage.

Motorcycle

19 Mar 2009

vehicle

REC-003185

active

0 KAWASAKI ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A9F

Due to the shape of the rear brake pedal, small stones or other road debris can become trapped between the brake pedal and the rear master cylinder actuating rod. This can overheat the rear brake, potentially leading to rear brake damage and lockup or failure of the rear brake, causing a loss of steering control.

Motorcycle

19 Mar 2009

vehicle

REC-003183

active

0 KAWASAKI KL650E8F, KL650E9F

On some eligible units, the main harness may chafe against the frame and cause the engine to stop running. This may create the potential for an accident.

Motorcycle

13 Mar 2009

vehicle

REC-003184

active

0 KAWASAKI KL650E8F, KL650E9F

On some eligible units, improper tightening of the muffler mounting bolts can cause the bolts to unscrew by vibration, resulting in the muffler disconnecting and falling off, creating a risk to rider safety.

Motorcycle

13 Mar 2009

vehicle

REC-003174

active

0 YAMAHA TW200

The welded portion of the lower rear shock mount may crack from vibration and impacts generated from bumps while riding.

Motorcycle

13 Feb 2009

vehicle

REC-005387

active

0 SUZUKI GSX-R1000 K5/K6 Motorcycles

Reports of frame cracking and/or breakage behind and below the steering head tube.

Motorcycle

2 Feb 2009

vehicle

REC-000360

active

2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON Dyna

The Jiffy stand that is fitted to these vehicles may have been built with a defective weld that may allow the Jiffy stand assembly to not retract as intended. This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

Motorcycle

24 Dec 2008

vehicle

REC-003166

active

0 TRIUMPH Thruxton

Internal quality audits have identified a potential problem with the front brake caliper bracket retaining bolts. The installed bolts may be too short, reducing thread engagement of the bolts into the brake caliper bracket.

Motorcycle

12 Dec 2008

vehicle

REC-003161

active

0 Honda CRF150R/RB

A defect may exist in the weld on the swing-arm. Under certain riding conditions the weld could crack and the swing-arm could fail, leading to a crash in which the rider could be severely injured.

Motorcycle

2 Dec 2008

vehicle

REC-003153

active

0 KAWASAKI KL650E8F

The turn signal mounting stalk can break easily, causing the turn signal light to fail to clearly indicate the operator's intention to turn.

Motorcycle

10 Nov 2008