FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY... ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 27, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
CRX |
| Units Affected: |
34000 |
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Summary
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY...
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Consequence
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
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Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
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Notes
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
UNDER EXTREME USE CONDITIONS, THE REAR SWINGARM CONTACTS THE REAR BRAKE HOSE IN THE MASTER CYLINDER AREA. THIS CONTACT COULD LOOSEN THE UNION BOLT AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. ... ... more
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 09, 1985 |
| Model Affected: |
FJ1100 |
| Units Affected: |
7305 |
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Summary
UNDER EXTREME USE CONDITIONS, THE REAR SWINGARM CONTACTS THE REAR BRAKE HOSE IN THE MASTER CYLINDER AREA. THIS CONTACT COULD LOOSEN THE UNION BOLT AND CAUSE LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. ...
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Consequence
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Remedy
REPLACE BRAKE LINE WITH A LINE THAT CHANGES THE ROUTING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE SWINGARM.
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Notes
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DISPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL HOSE DURING ASSEMBLY. AT OR NEAR FULL THROTTLE, A ROLLER ON THE FAST IDLE ARM OF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAN CATCH BEHIND ONE OF THE FUEL LINES, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO STICK WIDE OPEN. ... more
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 03, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
ZX1001 |
| Units Affected: |
2639 |
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Summary
DISPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL HOSE DURING ASSEMBLY. AT OR NEAR FULL THROTTLE, A ROLLER ON THE FAST IDLE ARM OF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAN CATCH BEHIND ONE OF THE FUEL LINES, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO STICK WIDE OPEN.
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WILL BE REPOSITIONED IN ITS MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE FUEL LINE WILL BE CORRECTLY ROUTED.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DISPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL HOSE DURING ASSEMBLY. AT OR NEAR FULL THROTTLE, A ROLLER ON THE FAST IDLE ARM OF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAN CATCH BEHIND ONE OF THE FUEL LINES, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO STICK WIDE OPEN. ... more
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 03, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
ZX7501 |
| Units Affected: |
2639 |
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Summary
DISPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL HOSE DURING ASSEMBLY. AT OR NEAR FULL THROTTLE, A ROLLER ON THE FAST IDLE ARM OF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAN CATCH BEHIND ONE OF THE FUEL LINES, CAUSING THE THROTTLE TO STICK WIDE OPEN.
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WILL BE REPOSITIONED IN ITS MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE FUEL LINE WILL BE CORRECTLY ROUTED.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
BUZZER WAS NOT INSTALLED TO REMIND DRIVER TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 114, "THEFT PROTECTION". ... more
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STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 04, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
SJ410 |
| Units Affected: |
4895 |
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Summary
BUZZER WAS NOT INSTALLED TO REMIND DRIVER TO REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY WHEN LEAVING THE VEHICLE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 114, "THEFT PROTECTION".
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE STEERING LOCK ASSEMBLY AND A BUZZER WILL BE INSTALLED.
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Notes
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK WAS DESIGNED IMPROPERLY. IF MOTORCYCLE TANK IS FULL AND LEFT IN HOT SUNLIGHT, GAS WILL EXPAND BEYOND THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY LEVEL OF TANK. ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 22, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
FJ600 |
| Units Affected: |
510 |
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Summary
FUEL TANK WAS DESIGNED IMPROPERLY. IF MOTORCYCLE TANK IS FULL AND LEFT IN HOT SUNLIGHT, GAS WILL EXPAND BEYOND THE MAXIMUM CAPACITY LEVEL OF TANK.
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Consequence
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Remedy
INSTALLATION OF A NEWLY DESIGNED TANK TO PREVENT FUEL LEAKAGE.
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Notes
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
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WHEELS
REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK BECAUSE A LOCKNUT ON REAR HUB COUPLING ASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED. ... more
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WHEELS |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 03, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
ZX900 |
| Units Affected: |
5946 |
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Summary
REAR WHEEL COULD LOCK BECAUSE A LOCKNUT ON REAR HUB COUPLING ASSEMBLY MAY NOT BE SECURELY FASTENED.
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Consequence
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Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR HUB COUPLING ASSEMBLY AND SECURE THE LOCK NUTS BY TIGHTENING THEM. ALSO, A REMINDER LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SWING ARM.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SWITCH COVER WHICH PROVIDES FOR A GOOD WIRE CONNECTION COULD BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS. ... more
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 29, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
GL1200 |
| Units Affected: |
28750 |
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Summary
SWITCH COVER WHICH PROVIDES FOR A GOOD WIRE CONNECTION COULD BECOME LOOSE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL FUNCTIONS.
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Consequence
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Remedy
THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS WILL BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE SWITCH COVER. THE COVER IS INSTALLED TO ENSURE PROPER WIRE CONNECTION.
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Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR PIPE JOINT WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AT THE BASE OF THE MAIN FUEL TANK. WHEN MAIN FUEL TANK IS FILLED UP TO THE PIPE JOINT, FUEL MAY LEAK INTO THE DRAIN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY TO THE GROUND BELOW THE MOTORCYCLE. ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 29, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
VF700 |
| Units Affected: |
1296 |
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Summary
LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR PIPE JOINT WAS IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED AT THE BASE OF THE MAIN FUEL TANK. WHEN MAIN FUEL TANK IS FILLED UP TO THE PIPE JOINT, FUEL MAY LEAK INTO THE DRAIN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY TO THE GROUND BELOW THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Consequence
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Remedy
NEW FUEL TANK WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE.
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Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
AN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR IS INSTALLED IN TANK. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM CAPACITY, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 26, 1984 |
| Model Affected: |
VF500F |
| Units Affected: |
295 |
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Summary
AN INCORRECTLY ASSEMBLED LIQUID/VAPOR SEPARATOR IS INSTALLED IN TANK. WHEN FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO MAXIMUM CAPACITY, FUEL LEAKAGE CAN OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
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Consequence
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Remedy
FUEL TANK WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.
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Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
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BMW F 800 GS delayed due to sibling popularity
Woodcliff Lake, NJ - January 24, 2008... Motorcycle enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the arrival of BMW's new F 800 GS will need to be a bit more patient, as production of the middleweight dual-purpose...
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BMW Motorcycles: The Name equals Change. Part V
So what about the numerous model codes that we have also become
acquainted with over the years, such as R, RS, S, CS, C, CL, GS, RT,
RS, GT and LT? ...
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McQueen Kawasaki goes on Auction
International auction house Bonhams & Butterfields will be offering for sale motorcycles previously owned by screen legends Clark Gable and Steve McQueen (pictured) at next month's auction at...
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Aerostich Press Release
Can you hear me now? These revamped WWII-era field phones come with no frills, fees or frustrations. Just wind up the generator, dial the number and you're good to go. ...
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Greetings to all from Croatia (Europe)
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Tire profiles....
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I have a question:
I own a 2007 Kawasaki ZZR 600. I recently brought a Dunlop Qualifier for the rear.
The stock Dunlop D207 is still on the front (it’s the OEM tire). Even though it’s...
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Daytona Beach Bike Week (3/1/09)
Still have a couple one-bedroom units (sleeps 4)available for Bike Week at Daytona beach for the week of 3/1-8, 2009. Awesome resort on the beach and next to the Ocean Walk Shoppes & movie theater. ...
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450 single track bikes
Every time I see a SM at the track, I always wonder what would happen if I grafted a GSXR front end, slapped on some clipons, and lowered the rear. Now I Hear that Troy lee designs is making kits!! ...
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BMW G450X
The ride report on the BMW in the Sept 08 issue says the drive sprocket set up is "a clever idea that completely eliminates chain torque"..????...That's either an outright lie or there is some kind...
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Snorrrrrrr
I expected Motorcyclist to have a lively forum but this is like a graveyard. Cycle Worlds forums are lively, raucus, informative... Motorcyclist's forums are where you go to take a nap....
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I think my bike is out of lign....
Hi all,
Just wondering if someone can help me.
I'm just after finishing a project on a Yamaha TDR 125. I got insured on it there the other day and now i think she might be out of lign... The swinging...
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First Time
i never rode a bike before, but i think my very first time would be driving up the coastline of southern california...nice view :)...
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HELMET MOHAWKS AND SPIKE KITS
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