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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE LEAD TO THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ROUTING CLAMP CUTTING THE INSULATION ON THE LEAD. ... more
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 01, 1989 |
| Model Affected: |
VMX12 |
| Units Affected: |
8171 |
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Summary
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE LEAD TO THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ROUTING CLAMP CUTTING THE INSULATION ON THE LEAD.
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Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE STOPPING AND THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WITHPOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
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Remedy
MODIFY BY INSTALLATING A RUBBER GROMMET IN THE BRACKET HOLE, REROUTING AND CLAMPING LEADS TO THE BRACKET WITH A NEW BAND.
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Notes
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
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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
| Component: |
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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID HOSE MAY CONTACT SPEEDOMETER CABLE DURING NORMAL VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION. ... more
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
APR 25, 1988 |
| Model Affected: |
FZ600 |
| Units Affected: |
9709 |
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Summary
FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID HOSE MAY CONTACT SPEEDOMETER CABLE DURING NORMAL VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION.
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Consequence
THIS COULD WEAR THE BRAKE HOSE AND CAUSE BRAKE FLUIDLEAKAGE, THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS, AND LEAD TO ANACCIDENT.
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Remedy
INSTALL A SPEEDOMETER CABLE HOLDER TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE FLUID HOSE; REPLACE BRAKE HOSE IF NECESSARY.
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Notes
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
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SUSPENSION:REAR
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK. ... more
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 1987 |
| Model Affected: |
R80 |
| Units Affected: |
4687 |
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Summary
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK.
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Consequence
IN EXTREME CASES, SPRING DAMPER COULD DETACH FROM REARDRIVE ALLOWING REAR OF MOTORCYCLE TO DROP ONTO REAR TIRE, CAUSING DRAG ON TIREAND UNSTABLE HANDLING.
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Remedy
REPLACE EYELET WITH A STRENGTHENED ONE.
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Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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SUSPENSION:REAR
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK. ... more
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SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 1987 |
| Model Affected: |
K75 |
| Units Affected: |
4687 |
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Summary
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK.
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Consequence
IN EXTREME CASES, SPRING DAMPER COULD DETACH FROM REARDRIVE ALLOWING REAR OF MOTORCYCLE TO DROP ONTO REAR TIRE, CAUSING DRAG ON TIREAND UNSTABLE HANDLING.
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Remedy
REPLACE EYELET WITH A STRENGTHENED ONE.
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Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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SUSPENSION:REAR
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK. ... more
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 1987 |
| Model Affected: |
K100 |
| Units Affected: |
4687 |
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Summary
LOWER PART OF SPRING/DAMPER UNIT EYELET, WHICH ATTACHES TO THE REAR DRIVE UNIT, COULD CRACK.
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Consequence
IN EXTREME CASES, SPRING DAMPER COULD DETACH FROM REARDRIVE ALLOWING REAR OF MOTORCYCLE TO DROP ONTO REAR TIRE, CAUSING DRAG ON TIREAND UNSTABLE HANDLING.
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Remedy
REPLACE EYELET WITH A STRENGTHENED ONE.
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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
| Component: |
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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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
HEAVY LOAD AND/OR HIGHLY COMPRESSED REAR SUSPENSION COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT THE PASSENGER'S RIGHT FOOTPEG SECURING STUD, POSSIBLY FRAYING THE HOSE. ... ... more
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 11, 1986 |
| Model Affected: |
FJ1200 |
| Units Affected: |
3743 |
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Summary
HEAVY LOAD AND/OR HIGHLY COMPRESSED REAR SUSPENSION COULD CAUSE THE REAR BRAKE HOSE TO CONTACT THE PASSENGER'S RIGHT FOOTPEG SECURING STUD, POSSIBLY FRAYING THE HOSE. ...
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Consequence
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Remedy
INSTALL ADDITIONAL GUIDE ON THE BRAKE HOSE HOLDER TO PREVENT EXCESS BRAKE HOSE TRAVEL. ALSO, INSTALL A MODIFIED PASSENGER FOOTPEG.
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Notes
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL COCK AND CARBURETOR MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO ALLOW PROPER CLEARANCE FOR THE OUTLET FUEL LINE CAUSING IT TO CHAFE. ... ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 11, 1986 |
| Model Affected: |
FJ1200 |
| Units Affected: |
3743 |
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Summary
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL COCK AND CARBURETOR MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO ALLOW PROPER CLEARANCE FOR THE OUTLET FUEL LINE CAUSING IT TO CHAFE. ...
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Consequence
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Remedy
INSTALL MODIFIED FUEL COCK THAT ALLOWS ADDITIONAL FUEL HOSE CLEARANCE.
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Notes
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
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