FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1996 VS800GLS/T AND VS1400GLP INTRUDER MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL PETCOCK ON SOME MOTORCYCLES CAN SEEP A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL FOR A... ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
APR 09, 2001 |
| Model Affected: |
VS800GL |
| Units Affected: |
18299 |
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Summary
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1996 VS800GLS/T AND VS1400GLP INTRUDER MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL PETCOCK ON SOME MOTORCYCLES CAN SEEP A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL FOR A...
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Consequence
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEEPING FUEL PETCOCKS AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER.
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Notes
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1996 VS800GLS/T AND VS1400GLP INTRUDER MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL PETCOCK ON SOME MOTORCYCLES CAN SEEP A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL FOR A... ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
APR 09, 2001 |
| Model Affected: |
VS1400GLP |
| Units Affected: |
18299 |
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Summary
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1995-1996 VS800GLS/T AND VS1400GLP INTRUDER MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL PETCOCK ON SOME MOTORCYCLES CAN SEEP A VERY SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL FOR A...
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Consequence
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY SEEPING FUEL PETCOCKS AT NO CHARGE TO THE CUSTOMER.
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Notes
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.
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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
| Component: |
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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SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK. ... more
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
8950 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.
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Consequence
IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM THAT COULD, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
10556 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM THAT COULD, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK. ... more
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
8950 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.
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Consequence
IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWINGARM.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
12321 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
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Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LATCH SECURING THE PASSENGER SEAT ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SEAT AND PASSENGER TO FALL OFF THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE. ... more
| Component: |
SEATS:MOTORCYCLE |
| Recall Date: |
APR 14, 1998 |
| Model Affected: |
SPORT 1100 |
| Units Affected: |
289 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LATCH SECURING THE PASSENGER SEAT ON THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE SEAT AND PASSENGER TO FALL OFF THE REAR OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Consequence
THE PASSENGER COULD SUSTAIN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE SEATS WITH A NEW SEAT THAT INCORPORATES AN IMPROVED LATCH MECHANISM AND A MORE RIGID BASE. IN ADDITION, SOME BODY WORK AROUND THE PASSENGER SEAT WILL BE REMOVED SO THAT THE REPLACEMENT SEAT WILL FIT PROPERLY.
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Notes
MOTO AMERICA INC.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A SHEET METAL PLATE MOUNTED TO THE FRONT OF THE FRAME BELOW THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAN CAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS TO BE STRETCHED TOO TIGHT AS THE HANDLEBARS ARE TURNED FULLY TO ONE SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS IS ATTACHED TO ANOTHER HARNESS WITH A CABLE... ... more
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 31, 1997 |
| Model Affected: |
R1100 |
| Units Affected: |
2000 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A SHEET METAL PLATE MOUNTED TO THE FRONT OF THE FRAME BELOW THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CAN CAUSE THE WIRING HARNESS TO BE STRETCHED TOO TIGHT AS THE HANDLEBARS ARE TURNED FULLY TO ONE SIDE. IN ADDITION, THE WIRING HARNESS IS ATTACHED TO ANOTHER HARNESS WITH A CABLE...
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Consequence
THE HARNESS WIRES CAN BE DAMAGED OR COULD BREAK OR PULL OUT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH. IF THE HARNESS WIRES WERE DAMAGED BUT NOT BROKEN OR DISCONNECTED, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM COULD BE AFFECTED WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING DRIVEN. HESITATION, MISFIRING, OR "CUTTING OUT" COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL RELOCATE THE WIRE TIE CONNECTING THE TWO WIRING HARNESSES TO A POINT FURTHER BACK FROM THE ORIGINAL LOCATION SO THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WIRING HARNESS HAS SUFFICIENT FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT. ALSO IF THE WIRING HARNESS IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED, THE IGNITION SWITCH (WITH HARNESS) WILL BE REPLACED.
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Notes
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
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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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