Monday

Ducati 1199 Panigale Recall, Loose screws = Steering Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE     2012-2013
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: AUG 02, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V400000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING   

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,411

Summary:
 Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads.

Consequence:
 The steering damper can detach from the steering head which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Ducati 1199 Panigale Recall, Steering Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     DUCATI 1199 PANIGALE     2012-2013
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date: AUG 02, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V399000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: STEERING   

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,411   

Summary:
 Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper.   

Consequence:
 The steering damper can detach from its mounting point which can lead to loss of control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Ducati Diavel Recall, Fall and Stall Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:   Model Year(s):
     DUCATI DIAVEL   2012-2013
Manufacturer: DUCATI NORTH AMERICAMfr's Report Date: AUG 01, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V376000NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND
Potential Number of Units Affected: 27
Summary: 
  Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Diavel motorcycles manufactured from May 25, 2012, through June 28, 2012. The side stand may bend or break.
Consequence: 
  The side stand could bend or break in the pivot area, allowing the motorcycle to fall over, increasing the risk of personal injury to the operator or others near the motorcycle. Even without falling over, a bent sidestand may interfere with the proper operation of the sidestand safety switch, preventing the bike from starting or causing the bike to stall without warning.
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Kawasaki ZX-10R Recall, Oil Leak Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     KAWASAKI ZX-10R     2011-2012
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 31, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V369000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,170   

Summary:
 Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ZX-10R (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL/JCF/JCFL/KCF/KCFL) 'NINJA' motorcycles. Engine oil may leak from the crankcase at the starter mounting point and pool on top of the crankcase. Continued use in this condition can allow oil to spill over onto the rear tire.

Consequence:
 If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an increased risk of a crash, leading to personal injury or death

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Wednesday

Campagna V13R Recall, Defective Seat Installation

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
CAMPAGNA V13R 2011, 2012
Manufacturer: CAMPAGNA MOTORSMfr's Report Date: JUN 14, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V322000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Potential Number of Units Affected: 67
Summary:
 CAMPAGNA MOTORS (CAMPAGNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 V13R THREE WHEEL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2010 THROUGH JUNE 2012. THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY ON THE VEHICLE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IMPROPERLY. THE HARDWARE USED TO INSTALL THE BUCKLE ON THE CHASSIS MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED.
Consequence:
 IN THE CASE OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ADEQUATELY RESTRAINED AND COULD BE INJURED.

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Kawasaki Concours Recall, Brake System Danger

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
KAWASAKI CONCOURS 14 2008-2012
Manufacturer: KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.Mfr's Report Date: JUL 18, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V343000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13,289
Summary:
 Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles. Due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake drag. This can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage and lock-up or failure of the rear brakes. The front brakes may also be affected on ZG1400C models.
Consequence:
 If the brakes lock up or fail, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy:
 Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder rod end and remove the brake guard (if installed),

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