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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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
PLASTIC PIN AND/OR ADJUSTABLE STOP BOLT WHICH ACTIVATE FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES COULD CAUSE SWITCH FAILURE. ... more
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 13, 1988 |
| Model Affected: |
R SERIES |
| Units Affected: |
6212 |
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Summary
PLASTIC PIN AND/OR ADJUSTABLE STOP BOLT WHICH ACTIVATE FRONT/REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES COULD CAUSE SWITCH FAILURE.
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Consequence
BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NOT FUNCTION; THUS, A CRASH INVOLVINGANOTHER VEHICLE COULD OCCUR.
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Remedy
MODIFY FRONT HAND BRAKE LEVER; PLACE A CAP ON REAR BRAKE STOP BOLT; AND REPLACE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES WITH NEWER SWITCH.
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Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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SUSPENSION:FRONT
FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. ... more
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SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 12, 1987 |
| Model Affected: |
VMX12 |
| Units Affected: |
8789 |
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Summary
FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.
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Consequence
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Remedy
REPLACE BEARINGS AND AXLE COLLARS ON IN USE MOTORCYCLES; REPLACE AXLE COLLARS AND ENSURE PROPER BEARING LUBRICATION ON UNSOLD MOTORCYCLES.
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Notes
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THROTTLE CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION RESULTING IN A BEND OR A KINK OR CHAFING AND FRAYING OF THE BRAIDED WIRE CABLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPAIRED REQUIRING INCREASED... ... more
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 20, 1986 |
| Model Affected: |
K100 |
| Units Affected: |
9712 |
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Summary
THROTTLE CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING INSTALLATION RESULTING IN A BEND OR A KINK OR CHAFING AND FRAYING OF THE BRAIDED WIRE CABLE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THROTTLE OPERATION COULD BE IMPAIRED REQUIRING INCREASED...
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Consequence
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Remedy
REPLACE THROTTLE CABLES, AS REQUIRED, MODIFYING TO ASSURE CABLES CANNOT BEND.
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Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
WINDSHIELDS HAVE BEEN GLAZED WITH AS2 LAMINATED GLASS IN PLACE OF AS1 AND IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 205, GLAZING MATERIAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WINDSHIELD GLAZING MATERIAL (GLASS) USED WAS NOT ... ... more
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 19, 1986 |
| Model Affected: |
LA SALLE |
| Units Affected: |
175 |
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Summary
WINDSHIELDS HAVE BEEN GLAZED WITH AS2 LAMINATED GLASS IN PLACE OF AS1 AND IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 205, GLAZING MATERIAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE WINDSHIELD GLAZING MATERIAL (GLASS) USED WAS NOT ...
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Consequence
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Remedy
REPLACE WINDSHIELD GLASS WITH AS1 LAMINATED GLASS.
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Notes
CHAMPION HOME BLDR. CO.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL MAY PREVENT THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON FROM RETURNING TO ITS PROPER POSITION CAUSING REAR BRAKE DRAG. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKES CAN OVERHEAT, REQUIRING GREATER STOPPING ... ... more
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 09, 1985 |
| Model Affected: |
ZX600 |
| Units Affected: |
650 |
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Summary
THE REAR BRAKE PEDAL MAY PREVENT THE MASTER CYLINDER PISTON FROM RETURNING TO ITS PROPER POSITION CAUSING REAR BRAKE DRAG. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BRAKES CAN OVERHEAT, REQUIRING GREATER STOPPING ...
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Consequence
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Remedy
REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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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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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE FUEL RETURN HOSE IS OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH AND CAN DETACH FROM THE FUEL PUMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 23, 1985 |
| Model Affected: |
SJ410 |
| Units Affected: |
1662 |
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Summary
THE FUEL RETURN HOSE IS OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH AND CAN DETACH FROM THE FUEL PUMP. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
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Consequence
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Remedy
REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE WITH A LONGER ONE.
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Notes
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
THE LEAD WIRES CONNECTING THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER SOLENOID, AND THE SOLENOID TO THE STARTER, MAY BE MISROUTED AND DAMAGED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGED WIRES MAY SHORT OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP ... ... more
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID |
| Recall Date: |
APR 10, 1985 |
| Model Affected: |
VMX12NC |
| Units Affected: |
5757 |
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Summary
THE LEAD WIRES CONNECTING THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER SOLENOID, AND THE SOLENOID TO THE STARTER, MAY BE MISROUTED AND DAMAGED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGED WIRES MAY SHORT OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP ...
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Consequence
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Remedy
CORRECTLY ROUTE LEAD WIRES AND INSTALL A GROMMET TO PROTECT THE WIRES.
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Notes
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
THE LEAD WIRES CONNECTING THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER SOLENOID, AND THE SOLENOID TO THE STARTER, MAY BE MISROUTED AND DAMAGED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGED WIRES MAY SHORT OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP ... ... more
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID |
| Recall Date: |
APR 10, 1985 |
| Model Affected: |
VMX12N |
| Units Affected: |
5757 |
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Summary
THE LEAD WIRES CONNECTING THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER SOLENOID, AND THE SOLENOID TO THE STARTER, MAY BE MISROUTED AND DAMAGED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGED WIRES MAY SHORT OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP ...
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Consequence
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Remedy
CORRECTLY ROUTE LEAD WIRES AND INSTALL A GROMMET TO PROTECT THE WIRES.
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Notes
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
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