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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