Wednesday

Vectrix Scooter Recall

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
VECTRIX / SCOOTER 2007
Manufacturer : VECTRIX CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : APR 09, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V171000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 616
Summary:
 VECTRIX IS RECALLING 616 Model Year 2007 SCOOTERS. THE BATTERY MODULE INTERCONNECT CABLES CAN BECOME LOOSE AT THE BATTERY TERMINAL WITHIN THE BATTERY PACKS.
Consequence:
 IF LOOSE, THE BATTERY CAN OVERHEAT. OVERHEATING MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY PACKS AND POSSIBLY THE BIKE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BATTERY PACK.

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Thursday

Aprilia Tuono 1000 Recalled

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
APRILIA / TUONO 1000 R 2008
Manufacturer : PIAGGIO USA, INC. Mfr's Report Date : MAR 19, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V148000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10
Summary:
 PIAGGIO IS RECALLING 10 Model Year 2008 APRILIA TUONO 1000 R MOTORCYCLES. A LEAK CAN OCCUR THE FRONT BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE.
Consequence:
 THIS CAN CAUSE A LOSS OF BRAKE PRESSURE AT THE FRONT BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 THE FRONT BRAKE LINE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.

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Triumph Recalls Rocket

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
TRIUMPH / ROCKET III TOURING 2008
Manufacturer : TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr's Report Date : MAR 20, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V145000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 356
Summary:
 TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 356 Model Year 2008 ROCKET III TOURING MOTORCYCLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," AND PART 567, "CERTIFICATION." THE CERTIFICATION LABEL, LOCATED ON THE LEFT FRONT FRAME TUBE, INCLUDES INCORRECT INFORMATION REGARDING TIRE SIZES AND PRESSURES, AS WELL AS AN INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR).
Consequence:
 AN OWNER MAY UNDER-INFLATE THE FRONT TIRE IF USING THE INCORRECT INFORMATION. UNDER-INFLATION MAY CAUSE A TIRE TO SLIP OR COME OFF THE RIM CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL.

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Honda Recalls VT 600, 750 and 1300

Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
HONDA / VT600 2007 - 2008
HONDA / VT750 2007 - 2008
HONDA / VTX1300 2007 - 2008
Manufacturer : HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) Mfr's Report Date : MAR 25, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V141000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 38,934
Summary:
 HONDA IS RECALLING 38,934 Model Year 2006-2007 VT600 AND Model Year 2007-2008 VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DRIP FUEL.
Consequence:
 IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, DRIPPING FUEL POSES THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY