11/16/08: BIKER ALERT!!!! RECALL INFORMATION, READ THIS-IT MAY SAVE YOUR LIFE.
CALL WILD BILL FOR FURTHER INFORMATION IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW HAS BEEN INJURED
Honda has recalled 2006 and 2007 VT600 and 2007 to 2008 VT750 and VTX1300 motorcycles because of an improperly manufactured fuel control valve diaphragm that could leak and cause a fire.
“The fuel control valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel,” the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns.
“In the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses the risk of fire,” the NHTSA warning states.
Honda dealers will replace the fuel control valve diaphragm assembly free of charge.
Consumers may contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870 or NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153).
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Motorcycle Affected: 2008 BUELL BLAST
Summary
BUELL IS RECALLING 1,307 2007-2008 BLAST MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL TANK MAY EXPERIENCE SOME LOCAL DEFORMATION UNDER HIGH-HEAT CONDITIONS THAT CREATES CONTACT OF THE TANK WITH THE CYLINDER HEAD. IN SOME OF THESE CASES, THE CYLINDER HEAD RUBBING ON THE FUEL TANK HAS CREATED A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH OR FIRE, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET WHICH WILL PREVENT THE FUEL TANK FROM CONTACTING THE CYLINDER HEAD. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.
Potential Motorcycles Affected: 1307
Notes: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0835
| NHTSA
Campaign ID: 08V267000
Component: Power Train: Clutch Assembly Manufacturer: Buell Motorcycle Co. Recall Date: 06/13/2008 |
| Potential Number
of Units Affected: 1579
Manufactured: |
| Defect Summary:
Buell is recalling 1,579 model year 2008 1125R motorcycles. These vehicles can experience 5th gear galling on the clutch shaft due to lack of lubrication. This condition can allow the gear to seize to the shaft, resulting in rear wheel lock-up. Consequence Summary: This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider. Corrective Summary: Dealers will inspect and repair the affected motorcycles free of charge. Owners may contact Buell motorcycles at 1-414-343-8400. |
| NHTSA
Campaign ID: 08V538000
Component: Visibility: Windshield Manufacturer: Buell Motorcycle Co. Recall Date: 10/13/2008 |
| Potential Number
of Units Affected: 624
Manufactured: |
| Defect Summary:
Buell is recalling 624 model year 2008-2009 XB12XT and model year 2009 XB12XP motorcycles. The windshields may become dislodged and allow the windshield to either strike or distract the rider while the vehicle is being ridden at a high speed. Consequence Summary: This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider. Corrective Summary: Dealers will remove the windshield's two rubber mounted nuts and install two new fastener assemblies. Owners may contact Buell at 1-414-342-4080. |
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2006 SUZUKI GSX1300R
Summary
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
Potential Motorcycles Affected: 10000
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