Friday

BMW S 1000 RR Recall, Crash Danger


BMW S 1000 RR   2012
Manufacturer: BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLCMfr's Report Date: APR 19, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V177000NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,414
Summary: 
  BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 S1000RR MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 10, 2012. DUE TO A MANUFACTURING PROCESS ERROR, THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE DURING HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURES AND/OR HIGH ENGINE OPERATING SPEEDS WHICH COULD RESULT IN CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE.
Consequence: 
  IN THE EVENT OF ENGINE DAMAGE, ESCAPING OIL COULD CAUSE HANDLING ISSUES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 
  BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD BOLTS

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Tuesday

Can-Am Spyder RT Recall, Brake Loss Danger

CAN-AM SPYDER RT 2010


Manufacturer: BOMBARDIER MOTOR CORP. Mfr's Report Date: APR 10, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V159000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:FOOT CONTROL
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,259

Summary:
BOMBARDIER RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS INC. (BRP) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 SPYDER RT ROADSTERS. A PIN SECURING THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD COULD DISENGAGE AND FALL OFF.

Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, A TOTAL LOSS OF MAIN BRAKE FUNCTION COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF A CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy:
BRP WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING ROD PINS
 
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Friday

Mobility Conquest Trike Recall, Brake Line Defect Danger

MOBILITY CONQUEST TRIKE 2009-2010


Manufacturer: MOBILITY CONQUEST LLC Mfr's Report Date: MAR 30, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V157000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 48

Summary:
MOBILITY CONQUEST IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 TRIKE MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BRAKE LINE INSULATION, HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST DEFLECTOR COULD CAUSE THE BRAKE LINE TO MELT AND LEAK BRAKE FLUID.

Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, BRAKE FAILURE COULD RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
MOBILITY CONQUEST WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE LINES

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Kawasaki Concours 14 Recall, Stall Danger, electrical system overload danger

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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 2009-2012

Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr's Report Date: MAR 29, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V134000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 273

Summary:
KAWASAKI IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 CONCOURS 14 POLICE MOTORCYCLES. THE ADDITIONAL POLICE ACCESSORIES MAY CAUSE THE 30-AMP MAIN FUSE TO BLOW. ALSO, THE ADDITIONAL POLICE WIRING HARNESS MAY CHAFE LEADING TO A SHORT, WHICH MAY BLOW THE MAIN FUSE.

Consequence:
IF THE FUSE BLOWS, THE ENGINE MAY STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy:
KAWASAKI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONS TO MITIGATE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE

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