KMC is Recalling Certain Motorcyles Due to Incorrect Brake Hose/Sensor Wire Routing

Incorrect Brake Hose/Sensor Wire Routing

If the brake hose contacts the rear tire, the hose may be damaged, reducing the braking performance. If the wheel rotation wire gets damaged, the ABS may not function properly. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V866000

Manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,173

Summary

Kawasaki Motor Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Z900, Z900 ABS, and Z900RS vehicles. The rear brake hose and rear wheel rotation sensor wire may have been incorrectly routed, allowing them to contact the rear tire.

Remedy

KMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake line and rear wheel sensor wire routing, correcting the routing and replacing any damaged component, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact KMC customer service at 1-866-802-9381. KMC's number for this recall is MC18-06.

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Yamaha is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Radiator Hose May Crack and Leak Coolant

Radiator Hose may Crack and Leak Coolant

If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V861000

Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 16,760

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990125.

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Yamaha is Recalling Certain Motorcyles Due to Shifter Return Spring May Break

Shifter Return Spring may Break

Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V860000

Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 11,240

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126.

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Ducati is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Timing Chain Tensioner May Loosen and Leak Oil

Timing Chain Tensioner may Loosen and Leak Oil

An oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V854000

Manufacturer Ducati North America

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,502

Summary

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 SP motorcycles. The timing chain tensioner may loosen over time, possibly causing oil to leak from the bottom of the tensioner adjustment bolt.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the timing chain tensioner bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. 

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Ducati is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Gear Shift Knob May Detach

Gear Shift Knob may Detach

If the shift knob detaches, the rider may not be able to shift gears, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V835000

Manufacturer Ducati North America

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,705

Summary

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Monster 1200, Monster 821, SuperSport and SuperSport S motorcycles. The shift lever may have been incorrectly assembled, possibly resulting in the shift knob detaching from the lever.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the gear lever shift knob tightness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

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Ducati is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Oil Cooler Port May Crack Causing an Oil Leak

Oil Cooler Port May Crack Causing an Oil Leak

An engine oil leak can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V834000

Manufacturer Ducati North America

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,663

Summary

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Ducati Panigale V4, V4 S, and V4 SP motorcycles. The oil cooler output port may crack, causing an oil leak.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

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BMW is Recalling a Certain Motorcycle Due to Engine Connecting Rods May Loosen

Engine Connecting Rods may Loosen

Loose engine connecting rods can damage the engine, causing a loss of engine power, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V830000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling one 2019 F850GS motorcycle. The engine connecting rods may not have been installed properly, possibly causing them to become loose and disconnect over time.

Remedy

The motorcycle has not yet been sold, and the dealer will replace the engine, free of charge, prior to sale. The recall is expected begin in December 2018. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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Polaris is Recalling Certain Vehicles Due to Backup Camera Failure/Loss of Taillight

Backup Camera Failure/Loss of Taillight/FMVSS 108

The melted voltage regulator can increase the risk of a fire. The loss of a tail light can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V809000

Manufacturer Polaris Industries, Inc.

Components BACK OVER PREVENTION

Potential Number of Units Affected 11,371

Summary

Polaris Industries (Polaris) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Polaris Slingshot, Slingshot SL and Slingshot SL LE motorcycles equipped with a backup camera. The back-up camera may fail internally, possibly melting the voltage regulator and blowing the fuse for that circuit, thereby preventing the taillight from functioning properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the back-up camera, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 6, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-04.

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Ducati is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Vibrations May Distort Rear View Mirror Images

Vibrations may Distort Rear View Mirror Images

Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V793000

Manufacturer Ducati North America

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,676

Summary

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Supersport motorcycles. Vibrations may distort the images in the mirrors, reducing the driver's visibility.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mirrors with new mirrors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 7, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

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Yamaha is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Insufficiently Tightened Engine Oil Hose Flare Nut

Insufficiently Tightened Engine Oil Hose Flare Nut

An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V730000

Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,902

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha SR400 motorcycles. The engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flare nut connection. If oil is not leaking, the nut will be tightened. If oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut will be tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

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Yamaha is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Corrosion of Wiring May Cause Loss of Control

Corrosion of Wiring may cause Loss of Control

If the engine does not return to idle when the throttle is released, it can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V695000

Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 4,736

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the accelerator position sensor (APS) and throttle position sensor (TPS) connect to the electronic control unit (ECU). This may cause corrosion on the wires, preventing the engine from returning to idle after the throttle is released.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will bypass the wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi-connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990122.

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Suzuki is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Fuel Pump O-ring Twisted Causing Fuel Leak

Fuel Pump O-ring Twisted Causing Fuel Leak

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V694000

Manufacturer Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 6,928

Summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Suzuki DL650A, DL650XA, GSX-R1000, GSX-R1000R, and 2018 GSX-S750 motorcycles. During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump O-ring and the fuel tank inner vessel, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's numbers for this recall are 2A86-2A88.

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Kawasaki is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Center Stand May Drop Unexpectedly

Center Stand may Drop Unexpectedly

The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V580000

Manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.

Components STRUCTURE

Potential Number of Units Affected 390

Summary

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2018 Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE (ZXT02BJ) motorcycles. The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding.

Remedy

Kawasaki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left center stand bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 19, 2018. Owners may contact Kawasaki customer service at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC18-05.

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Polaris is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Seatbelt Retractor May Separate and Fail

Seatbelt Retractor may Separate and Fail

In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V531000

Manufacturer Polaris Industries, Inc.

Components SEAT BELTS

Potential Number of Units Affected 10,658

Summary

Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Polaris Slingshot S, Slingshot SL, Slingshot GT LE, and Slingshot SLR motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.

Remedy

Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit that prevents the retractor from separating in the event of a crash, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 28, 2018. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-03.

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Alta is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Throttle Firmware May Cause Stall

Throttle Firmware may Cause Stall

A motorcycle stall can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V502000

Manufacturer Alta Motors

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 215

Summary

Alta Motors (Alta) is recalling certain 2019 Alta Redshift EXR and 2018-2019 Alta Redshift MXR motorcycles. The software for the throttle control may fault if the throttle is rolled forward past the closed position, possibly resulting in a motorcycle stall.

Remedy

Alta will notify owners, and dealers will install an update for the throttle software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2018. Owners may contact Alta customer service at 1-415-230-0755. Alta's number for this recall is SVC-ESB-18-004.

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Yamaha is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Drive Chain Guard Bolts May Loosen

Drive Chain Guard Bolts may Loosen

If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V483000

Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 3,493

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles. The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace both chain guard mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990120.

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Ducati is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Rear Brake Pad Friction Material May Detach

Rear Brake Pad Friction Material may Detach

If the rear brake pad friction material detaches, it may lengthen the distance needed to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V480000

Manufacturer Ducati North America

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 72

Summary

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018 Ducati Panigale V4, Panigale 959, Panigale 1299 FE, and Hypermotard motorcycles. The friction material on the rear brake pads may detach from the backing plate.

Remedy

Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear brake pads. Brake pads from the affected batch will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 15, 2018. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

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MV Agusta is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Fork Axle Carrier Defect May Cause Loss of Control

Fork Axle Carrier Defect May Cause Loss of Control

Wheel clamping screws that experience excessive play can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V458000

Manufacturer MV Agusta USA, LLC

Components SUSPENSION

Potential Number of Units Affected 22

Summary

MV Agusta USA, LLC (MV Agusta) is recalling certain 2018 MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RC, F3 800RC, and F3 800 motorcycles. These vehicles are equipped with a fork axle carrier that may have damaged threads which can cause excessive play of the wheel clamping screw.

Remedy

MV Agusta will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the threaded holes in the fork axle carriers, and if necessary replace the fork leg, free of charge. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until the repair has been performed. The recall began July 20, 2018. Owners may contact MV Agusta customer service at 1-215-781-1770. MV Agusta's number for this recall is 18RC02.

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Suzuki is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Brake Light May Not Illuminate

Brake Light May Not Illuminate

If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V441000

Manufacturer Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.

Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Potential Number of Units Affected 191

Summary

Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018 Suzuki DR-Z400S and DR-Z400SM motorcycles. During assembly the resin that fills the rear brake stop lamp switch may have adhered to the internal contacts, which can prevent the brake lamp from illuminating.

Remedy

Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will install a new stop lamp switch assembly, free of charge. The recall began on July 16, 2018. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A84.

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