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
| Component: |
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
| Component: |
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
| Component: |
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
| Component: |
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
| Component: |
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: |
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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