Friday

Kawasaki Ninja ZX Recall, Stalling danger

KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-10R 2008-2011

KAWASAKI NINJA ZX-6R 2009-2012

Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.
Mfr's Report Date: FEB 17, 2012

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V064000
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20,544

Summary:
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 NINJA ZX-10R, AND 2009-2012 NINJA ZX-6R MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM DECEMBER 14, 2007 THROUGH JULY 26, 2011. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING ERROR, THE REGULATOR/RECTIFIER MAY INSUFFICIENTLY CHARGE THE BATTERY.

Consequence:
IF THE BATTERY DISCHARGES, THE MOTORCYCLE MAY STALL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR

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Monday

Ducati Hypermotard Recall Ducati Monster Recall

Do you own one of these potentially lemon Ducati motorcycles?
Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100 EVO     2012
     DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100 EVO SP     2011
     DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 796     2012
     DUCATI HYPERMOTARD1100EVO SP C     2012
     DUCATI MONSTER 1100 EVO     2012
     DUCATI MONSTER 696     2012
     DUCATI MONSTER 796     2012
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: FEB 10, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V053000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 913
Summary:
 DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 HYPERMOTARD AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE FUEL LINES CONTAIN MICRO-CRACKING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DRYING OF RAW MATERIALS PRIOR TO EXTRUSION.
Consequence:
 THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
 DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINE

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Wildfire WF650-C Recall for Brake Defects

Do you own one of these Wildfire motorcycles being recalled for brake defects?
Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     WILDFIRE / WF650-C     2009
Manufacturer: WILDFIRE MOTORS, INC. Mfr's Report Date: JAN 30, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V031000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 202
Summary:
 WILDFIRE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 WF650-C MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 2009 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 122, “MOTORCYCLE BRAKE SYSTEM.” AS BUILT, THESE MOTORCYCLES HAVE A SINGLE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR WITH A SINGLE FILLER OPENING AND LACK THE REQUIRED RESERVOIR LABELING. WARNING LAMPS INDICATING BRAKE FAILURE ARE ALSO ABSENT.
Consequence:
 WITHOUT THE REQUIRED BRAKE RESERVOIR LABEL, OPERATORS MAY IMPROPERLY MAINTAIN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. WITH ONLY A SINGLE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR FOR THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM AND NO BRAKE FAILURE INDICATOR LAMP, IN THE EVENT OF ANY BRAKE FLUID LEAK, THE ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
 WILDFIRE WILL CONTACT OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL CORRECT THE MOTORCYCLES
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Thursday

Suzuki AN400 Recall, Suzuki AN650 Recall, Suzuki DL650 Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
SUZUKI AN400 2012
SUZUKI AN650 2012
SUZUKI DL650 2012
Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.Mfr's Report Date: FEB 02, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V038000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,396
Summary:
 SUZUKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AN400, AN650, AND DL650 SCOOTERS AND MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 17, 2011, BECAUSE THE LEVER-MOUNTED BRAKE LIGHT ACTUATING SWITCH(ES) MAY FAIL.
Consequence:
 ON THE AN400 AND AN650 MODELS, FAILURE OF THE SWITCHES WILL PREVENT THE SCOOTERS FROM STARTING. ON ALL OF THE AFFECTED MODELS, FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH(ES) MAY CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHTS TO NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A SCOOTER OR MOTORCYCLE IS BRAKING, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITH A TRAILING VEHICLE.
Remedy:
 SUZUKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND SUZUKI DISTRIBUTORS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LIGHT ACTUATING SWITCH

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Ducati Hypermotard Recall, Ducati Monster Recall

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100 EVO 2012
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 1100 EVO SP 2011
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD 796 2012
DUCATI HYPERMOTARD1100EVO SP C 2012
DUCATI MONSTER 1100 EVO 2012
DUCATI MONSTER 696 2012
DUCATI MONSTER 796 2012
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICAMfr's Report Date: FEB 10, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V053000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 913
Summary:
 DUCATI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 HYPERMOTARD AND MONSTER MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 25, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE FUEL LINES CONTAIN MICRO-CRACKING DUE TO INSUFFICIENT DRYING OF RAW MATERIALS PRIOR TO EXTRUSION.
Consequence:
 THIS COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK, WHICH IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, MAY LEAD TO A FIRE AND INCREASED RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
 DUCATI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LINES

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