1994 Motorcycle Recalls
A 1994 motorcycle may be recalled by the manufacturer and officially announced by the NHTSA or other government agencies due to defective products or materials, safety alerts, or other dangers to consumers. Choose a make and model to view a complete list
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A 1994 motorcycle may be recalled by the manufacturer and officially announced by the NHTSA or other government agencies due to defective products or materials, safety alerts, or other dangers to consumers. Choose a make and model to view a complete list of 1994 motorcycle recalls, the danger and consequence, and the solution offered by the manufacturer.
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WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE. ... more
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WHEELS:CENTER SECTION |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 23, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
916 |
| Units Affected: |
4165 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A REAR WHEEL HUB SPINDLE. INTERNAL CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT ON THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE.
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Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SPINDLE TO FAIL AFFECTING THE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY.
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Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN WAS NOT LUBRICATED PROPERLY. ... more
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 08, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
916 |
| Units Affected: |
1316 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN WAS NOT LUBRICATED PROPERLY.
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Consequence
THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO PROPER IDLE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL LUBRICATE THE THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE PIN USING GREASE CONTAINING MOLYBDENUM DISULPHIDE.
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Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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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: |
900SSSP |
| 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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WHEELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROLLER BEARING AND SEALS OF THE ECCENTRIC HUB LUBRICATED. ... more
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WHEELS |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 08, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
916 |
| Units Affected: |
649 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THE ROLLER BEARING AND SEALS OF THE ECCENTRIC HUB LUBRICATED.
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Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL SPINDLE AND LUBRICATE THE ROLLER BEARING AND SEALS OF THE ECCENTRIC HUB.
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Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE OWNER'S MANUAL WARNS THE RIDER NOT TO LEAVE THE ENGINE RUNNING UNNECESSARILY WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STATIONARY AND TO RIDE OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING. ... more
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 08, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
R1100RSL |
| Units Affected: |
1275 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE OWNER'S MANUAL WARNS THE RIDER NOT TO LEAVE THE ENGINE RUNNING UNNECESSARILY WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STATIONARY AND TO RIDE OFF IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING.
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Consequence
IF THIS WARNING IS IGNORED AND THE ENGINE IS LEFT RUNNING AT AN INCREASED SPEED ABOVE IDLE WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS AT A STANDSTILL WITH THE AIR STREAM REQUIRED FOR COOLING MISSING, THE EXHAUST SYSTEM TEMPERATURE WILL RISE CONSIDERABLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
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Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE SENT A WARNING LABEL FOR THEIR MOTORCYCLE AND AN OWNER'S MANUAL INSERT.
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Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE SUPPLIED WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAINING AN IMPROPER PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE FRONT WHEEL. ... more
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 05, 1996 |
| Model Affected: |
CBR1000F |
| Units Affected: |
3308 |
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Summary
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE SUPPLIED WITH AN OWNER'S MANUAL CONTAINING AN IMPROPER PROCEDURE FOR REPLACING THE FRONT WHEEL.
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Consequence
FOLLOWING THE IMPROPER PROCEDURE COULD LEAD TO A TEMPORARY REDUCTION OF BRAKING EFFICIENCY.
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Remedy
AN ADHESIVE-BACKED PAGE FOR THE OWNER'S MANUAL WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO OWNERS.
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Notes
AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.
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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: |
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: |
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: |
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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