SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE REACTION ROD NUT AND BOLT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. ... more
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 08, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
900SL |
| Units Affected: |
2380 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE REACTION ROD NUT AND BOLT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED.
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Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE REACTION ROD NUT AND BOLT WITH A NEW MODIFIED NUT AND BOLT.
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Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE ALL PURPOSE VEHICLES SUPPLIED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THESE VEHICLES HAVE NOT BEEN CERTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 574 OF THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT. ... more
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 07, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
TRAIL BOSS 250 |
| Units Affected: |
84 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE ALL PURPOSE VEHICLES SUPPLIED TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. THESE VEHICLES HAVE NOT BEEN CERTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PART 574 OF THE NATIONAL TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT.
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Consequence
THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS.
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Remedy
POLARIS WILL OFFER THE CITY OF CHICAGO THE OPPORTUNITY TO RETURN EACH VEHICLE FOR A REFUND CONSISTING OF THE REASONABLE DEPRECIATED VALUE.
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Notes
POLARIS 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: |
CORSICA |
| 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: |
CAVALIER |
| 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: |
SUNRISE |
| 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: |
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: |
SCOTTSDALE |
| 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: |
SANDPIPER |
| 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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Notes
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: |
ASPENCADE |
| 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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