SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE... ... more
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 02, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
749 |
| Units Affected: |
1611 |
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Summary
CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE...
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Consequence
A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy
CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
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CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE... ... more
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 02, 2006 |
| Model Affected: |
999 |
| Units Affected: |
1611 |
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Summary
CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE...
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Consequence
A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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Remedy
CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
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Notes
CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 13, 2005 |
| Model Affected: |
ST3 |
| Units Affected: |
622 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE.
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Consequence
THIS WILL CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE SECURING IT AWAY FROM THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.
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Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE. ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 13, 2005 |
| Model Affected: |
ST4S |
| Units Affected: |
622 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE.
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Consequence
THIS WILL CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE SECURING IT AWAY FROM THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.
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DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 13, 2005 |
| Model Affected: |
ST4S ABS |
| Units Affected: |
622 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE.
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Consequence
THIS WILL CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE AIR BOX BREATHER HOSE SECURING IT AWAY FROM THE HORIZONTAL CYLINDER EXHAUST PIPE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 1, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-253-0499.
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Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN HOSE COULD LEAK OIL. ... more
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Date: |
MAR 09, 2005 |
| Model Affected: |
MTS 1000 |
| Units Affected: |
475 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN HOSE COULD LEAK OIL.
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Consequence
THIS LEAKAGE CONDITION COULD DIRECT OIL TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE OIL COOLER DELIVERY AND RETURN LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DUCATI MOTORCYCLES AT 408-253-0499.
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Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA RCL-05-002 DNA
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER. ... more
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 08, 2004 |
| Model Affected: |
749 |
| Units Affected: |
1800 |
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Summary
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER.
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Consequence
OIL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS RIDING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL COOLER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-343-4411.
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DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER. ... more
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 08, 2004 |
| Model Affected: |
749S |
| Units Affected: |
1800 |
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Summary
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER.
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Consequence
OIL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS RIDING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL COOLER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-343-4411.
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Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER. ... more
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 08, 2004 |
| Model Affected: |
999 |
| Units Affected: |
1800 |
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Summary
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER.
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Consequence
OIL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS RIDING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL COOLER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-343-4411.
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Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER. ... more
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 08, 2004 |
| Model Affected: |
999R |
| Units Affected: |
1800 |
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Summary
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER.
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Consequence
OIL LEAKAGE CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS RIDING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD LEAD TO INJURY OR A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL COOLER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-343-4411.
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Notes
DUCATI NORTH AMERICA
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