SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BMW IS RECALLING 3,248 MY 2007-2008 R1200R, MY 2006-2007 R1200 GS AND MY 2007 R1200 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINES COULD SPLIT AND... ... more
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 05, 2008 |
| Model Affected: |
R1200 GS |
| Units Affected: |
3248 |
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Summary
BMW IS RECALLING 3,248 MY 2007-2008 R1200R, MY 2006-2007 R1200 GS AND MY 2007 R1200 ST MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO THE CURRENT ROUTING OF THE FRONT BRAKE LINES, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT DURING RIDING, THE BRAKE LINES COULD BE UNDER STRAIN. IF THE VIBRATION/STRAIN IS SIGNIFICANT, THE BRAKE LINES COULD SPLIT AND...
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Consequence
IF FLUID LEVEL DROPS SIGNIFICANTLY, THE FRONT BRAKES COULD FAIL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW BRAKE LINES WITH A MODIFIED ROUTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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Notes
BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
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SUSPENSION:REAR
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 265 MY 2008 STREET TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT (RSU) DAMPING PERFORMANCE IS CONTROLLED BY A MIXTURE OF GAS AND OIL CONTAINED WITHIN THE UNIT. THIS MIXTURE IS KEPT INSIDE THE UNIT BY CONTROL OIL/GAS SEALS. IF THE SEALS BECOME DAMAGED, THE MIXTURE WILL ESCAPE. ... more
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SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 10, 2008 |
| Model Affected: |
SPEED TRIPLE |
| Units Affected: |
265 |
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Summary
TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 265 MY 2008 STREET TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT (RSU) DAMPING PERFORMANCE IS CONTROLLED BY A MIXTURE OF GAS AND OIL CONTAINED WITHIN THE UNIT. THIS MIXTURE IS KEPT INSIDE THE UNIT BY CONTROL OIL/GAS SEALS. IF THE SEALS BECOME DAMAGED, THE MIXTURE WILL ESCAPE.
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Consequence
ONCE THE MIXTURE HAS ESCAPED THE RSU, THE REAR SUSPENSION WILL LOSE IT DAMPING ABILITY. THE REAR SUSPENSION WILL BE CONTROLLED ONLY BY THE ACTION OF THE COIL SPRING ALSO ATTACHED TO THE RSU.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RSU ON AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.
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Notes
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD 390
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STRUCTURE:BODY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. ... more
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
MASTIFF |
| Units Affected: |
8061 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Consequence
THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE EXISTING STRUT BOLTS AND REPLACE WITH HIGHER TENSILE STRENGTH ATTACHING BOLTS AND UPDATED WASHERS. HIGHER TORQUE VALUES WILL BE OBSERVED WHEN INSTALLING THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
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Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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STRUCTURE:BODY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. ... more
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
K-9 |
| Units Affected: |
8061 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Consequence
THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE EXISTING STRUT BOLTS AND REPLACE WITH HIGHER TENSILE STRENGTH ATTACHING BOLTS AND UPDATED WASHERS. HIGHER TORQUE VALUES WILL BE OBSERVED WHEN INSTALLING THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
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Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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STRUCTURE:BODY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE. ... more
| Component: |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 18, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
CHOPPER |
| Units Affected: |
8061 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR FENDER STRUT ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL ALLOWING THE REAR FENDER TO DETACH FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
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Consequence
THIS COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN AN INJURY OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE EXISTING STRUT BOLTS AND REPLACE WITH HIGHER TENSILE STRENGTH ATTACHING BOLTS AND UPDATED WASHERS. HIGHER TORQUE VALUES WILL BE OBSERVED WHEN INSTALLING THE REPLACEMENT FASTENERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 21, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 316-267-9121.
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Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES HAVE AN IMPROPER WELDED VENT PIPE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. DUE TO VIBRATION THE IMPROPERLY WELDED TANKS MAY CRACK AND DRIP FUEL. ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 17, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
CBR1000RR |
| Units Affected: |
25422 |
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Summary
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES HAVE AN IMPROPER WELDED VENT PIPE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. DUE TO VIBRATION THE IMPROPERLY WELDED TANKS MAY CRACK AND DRIP FUEL.
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Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.
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Notes
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Q67
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHEN THE ENGINE IS RETURNING TO IDLE IT MAY STALL. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 26, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
ROCKET III CLASSIC |
| Units Affected: |
4696 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHEN THE ENGINE IS RETURNING TO IDLE IT MAY STALL.
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Consequence
IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS, THE RIDER WILL HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND DOWNLOAD NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.
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Notes
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHEN THE ENGINE IS RETURNING TO IDLE IT MAY STALL. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Date: |
SEP 26, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
ROCKET III |
| Units Affected: |
4696 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, WHEN THE ENGINE IS RETURNING TO IDLE IT MAY STALL.
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Consequence
IF THE MOTORCYCLE STALLS, THE RIDER WILL HAVE TO RESTART THE ENGINE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND DOWNLOAD NEW ENGINE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 17, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 678-854-2010.
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Notes
TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD
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EQUIPMENT
CERTAIN BIG DOG AFTERMARKET SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR THE MOTORCYCLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES MAY BE UNDERSIZED, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE SISSY BAR. OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE SISSY BAR TO BREAK ALLOWING THE SISSY BAR TO... ... more
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EQUIPMENT |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 15, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
K-9 |
| Units Affected: |
1800 |
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Summary
CERTAIN BIG DOG AFTERMARKET SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS AN ACCESSORY PART FOR THE MOTORCYCLES LISTED ABOVE. THE SISSY BAR ASSEMBLIES MAY BE UNDERSIZED, ALLOWING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT OF THE SISSY BAR. OVER TIME, THIS COULD CAUSE THE BOLTS THAT RETAIN THE SISSY BAR TO BREAK ALLOWING THE SISSY BAR TO...
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Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
BIG DOG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED SISSY BARS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT COLLECT AT 316-267-9121.
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Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT. ... more
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 08, 2007 |
| Model Affected: |
K-9 |
| Units Affected: |
7611 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A WARPED BUS BAR WITHIN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
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Consequence
THIS COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING CIRCUIT BREAKER LOCATED BETWEEN THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR POSITIVE BATTERY LEAD (B+ LEAD) AND THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL WITH AN ALTERNATIVE CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICE THAT WILL PREVENT A THERMAL EVENT IF THERE IS A SHORT TO GROUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BIG DOG AT 1-316-219-9129 OR EMAIL TO CUSTOMER.SERVICE@BIGDOGMOTORCYCLES.COM.
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Notes
BIG DOG MOTORCYCLES, LLC
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