EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE... ... more
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 11, 2009 |
| Model Affected: |
CRX |
| Units Affected: |
42540 |
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Summary
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE...
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Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Notes
DOPE, INC.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, ¿LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND... ... more
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 29, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
CRX |
| Units Affected: |
87745 |
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Summary
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, ¿LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND...
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Consequence
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
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Remedy
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Notes
AAI MOTORSPORTS USA, LLC
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO.... ... more
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
CRX |
| Units Affected: |
27176 |
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Summary
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO....
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Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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Remedy
CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.
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Notes
CK MOTORSPORT, INC.
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE... ... more
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EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 23, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
CRX |
| Units Affected: |
61944 |
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Summary
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE...
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Consequence
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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Remedy
PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
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Notes
PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THE CHASSIS HARNESS IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER OR IS IMPROPERLY ROUTED OVER THE AXLE. ... more
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 30, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
SIERRA |
| Units Affected: |
43330 |
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Summary
THE CHASSIS HARNESS IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER OR IS IMPROPERLY ROUTED OVER THE AXLE.
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Consequence
THE WIRING CAN BE PINCHED OR CUT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND AXLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OR TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER OR FIFTH WHEEL.
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Remedy
COBRA INDUSTRIES HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CORRECTION WAS TO TIGHTEN THE SLACK IN THE CHASSIS WIRE HARNESS AND SECURE THEM TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER WITH A SINGLE EYE WIRE LOOP.
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Notes
COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THE CHASSIS HARNESS IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER OR IS IMPROPERLY ROUTED OVER THE AXLE. ... more
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 30, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
SALEM |
| Units Affected: |
43330 |
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Summary
THE CHASSIS HARNESS IS NOT PROPERLY SECURED TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER OR IS IMPROPERLY ROUTED OVER THE AXLE.
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Consequence
THE WIRING CAN BE PINCHED OR CUT BETWEEN THE FRAME AND AXLE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL OR TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE OF THE TRAILER OR FIFTH WHEEL.
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Remedy
COBRA INDUSTRIES HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CORRECTION WAS TO TIGHTEN THE SLACK IN THE CHASSIS WIRE HARNESS AND SECURE THEM TO THE FRAME OF THE TRAILER WITH A SINGLE EYE WIRE LOOP.
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COBRA INDUSTRIES, INC.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
THE SENSOR'S PLASTIC CASE MATERIAL CAN LEAK ALLOWING THE SENSOR TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY DURING ABRUPT TURNS OR WHEN RIDING OVER BUMPY SURFACES. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 27, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
GL1500 |
| Units Affected: |
54388 |
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Summary
THE SENSOR'S PLASTIC CASE MATERIAL CAN LEAK ALLOWING THE SENSOR TO SHUT OFF THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY DURING ABRUPT TURNS OR WHEN RIDING OVER BUMPY SURFACES.
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Consequence
SUDDEN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER, ESPECIALLY WHILE TURNING, CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR.
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Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
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POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
A MISALIGNMENT OF AN OIL SUPPLY HOLE IN A BUSHING PREVENTS OIL DELIVERY TO A PORTION OF THE CLUTCH ACTIVATING MECHANISM. ... more
| Component: |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
APR 11, 1991 |
| Model Affected: |
KZ1000 |
| Units Affected: |
1879 |
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Summary
A MISALIGNMENT OF AN OIL SUPPLY HOLE IN A BUSHING PREVENTS OIL DELIVERY TO A PORTION OF THE CLUTCH ACTIVATING MECHANISM.
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Consequence
INCONSISTENT CLUTCH OPERATIONS CAUSED BY LACK OF OILDELIVERY TO CLUTCH ACTIVATING MECHANISM COULD CAUSE UNEXPECTED LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL.
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Remedy
REPLACE DEFECTIVE NEEDLE BEARING RACES AS NECESSARY.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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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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STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
BOLTS THAT SECURE HANDLEBARS TO THEIR HOLDERS CAN LOOSEN OR FRACTURE. ... more
| Component: |
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 20, 1989 |
| Model Affected: |
ZX750 |
| Units Affected: |
1953 |
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Summary
BOLTS THAT SECURE HANDLEBARS TO THEIR HOLDERS CAN LOOSEN OR FRACTURE.
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Consequence
HANDLE BARS COULD SEPERATE FROM THE HOLDER RESULTING INLOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
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Remedy
REPLACE HOLDER ASSEMBLY WITH REVISED HOLDER DESIGN THAT USES TWO BOLTS.
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Notes
KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP.
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