Polaris Recalls Outlaw Atv's

Polaris Industries Inc. Recalls ATVs Due to Risk of Injury to Riders

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Select "Outlaw IRS" ATVs, Model Years 2006 2007 2008

Units: About 11,300

Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Inc., of Medina, Minn.

Hazard: A retention bolt can come loose causing the rear wheels to lock up, which poses a risk of serious injury to the rider.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 11 reports of loss of control, including one rider who suffered a strained leg muscle.

Description: The recall involves select 2006-2008 Polaris “Outlaw” ATVs with Independent Rear Suspension (IRS). The affected models are:

Model
2006 OUTLAW 500 “IRS”
2007 OUTLAW 500 “IRS”
2007 OUTLAW 525 “IRS”
2008 OUTLAW 525 “IRS”

The model name is printed on decals located on either side of the fuel tank.

Sold at: Polaris dealers nationwide from January 2006 through January 2008 for between $6,900 and $7,400.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled ATVs immediately.

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Kawasaki Recalls 2008 KLX140

Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Frame Failure

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Kawasaki KLX140 Off-Road Motorcycles

Units: About 200

Distributor: Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A., of Irvine, Calif.

Hazard: One or more of the motorcycle’s frame welds could be missing or made incorrectly allowing the frame to crack or break, posing a risk of serious injury to riders.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves 2008 Kawasaki KLX140A8F/B8F off-highway motorcycles. They are designed for the beginner as well as the more advanced rider. They are green in color and have “Kawasaki” identification on the sides of the fuel tank and KLX140 underneath the seat on both sides.

Sold by: Kawasaki motorcycle dealers nationwide between January 2008 and February 2008 for about $2,700.

Manufactured in: Thailand

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the off-road motorcycles.

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Yamaha Recalls 2998 Rhino Vehicles

Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A. Recalls Rhino Side-by-Side Vehicles Due to Risk of Brake Failure

The following product safety recall was announced by federal safety investigators at the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Federal safety officials say that consumers should stop using the recalled Rhino atv vehicles immediately.

Name of Product: Model Year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles

Units: About 7,800

Distributor: Yamaha Motor Corporation U.S.A., of Cypress, Calif.

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Corp. of America, of Newnan, Ga.

Hazard: The brake caliper on the left front wheel could have been made incorrectly, resulting in brake fluid leaking. This can cause a loss of braking and control of the vehicle, posing a serious safety risk to the driver and passenger.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: This recall involves model year 2008 Rhino YXR450 and YXR700 Side-by-Side Vehicles as listed below:

Make/Model		Primary Identification Numbers
2008 Rhino 450	YXR45FX YXR45FHX YXR45FSPX	AJ32Y-001001 ~ 001598 AJ30Y-000501 ~ 000897 AJ34Y-000201 ~ 000794
2008 Rhino 700FI	YXR70FX YXR70FDUX YXR70FHX YXR70FSEPX/FSP2X YXR70FSPX	AM16Y–000101 ~ 003000 AM20Y-000101 ~ 000700 AM18Y-000101 ~ 000800 AM23Y-000101 ~ 001000 AM21Y-000101 ~ 001200

The Primary Identification Number is stamped on the driver’s side rear tire frame rail.

Sold by: Yamaha dealers nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for between $8,300 and $12,000.

Assembled in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Rhinos.

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Kawasaki ZG Recalls

Make : KAWASAKI	Model : ZG1400B8FL	Year : 2008
Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A.		Mfr's Report Date : JAN 23, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V047000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4645
Summary: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 4,645 Model Year 2008 ZG1400A8F, ZG1400A8FL, ZG1400B8F, AND ZG1400B8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE PIVOT PIN FOR THE LATCHES THAT SECURE THE SADDLEBAGS TO THE VEHICLE CAN BREAK IF FORCE IS APPLIED TO EITHER SADDLEBAG SUCH AS IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE FALLS OVER WHILE PARKED OR IF THE SADDLEBAG IS IMPROPERLY ATTACHED.
Consequence: CONTINUED USE OF THE VEHICLE WITH EITHER SADDLEBAG LATCH BROKEN CAN RESULT IN THE SADDLEBAG COMING FREE OF ITS MOUNT DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, CREATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
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Triumph Recalls Street Triple Motorcycles

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: TRIUMPH / SPEED TRIPLE 2006 Manufacturer : TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr's Report Date : FEB 27, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V116000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 265

Summary: TRIUMPH IS RECALLING 265 Model Year 2008 STREET TRIPLE MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SUSPENSION UNIT (RSU) DAMPING PERFORMANCE IS CONTROLLED BY A MIXTURE OF GAS AND OIL CONTAINED WITHIN THE UNIT. THIS MIXTURE IS KEPT INSIDE THE UNIT BY CONTROL OIL/GAS SEALS. IF THE SEALS BECOME DAMAGED, THE MIXTURE WILL ESCAPE.

Consequence: ONCE THE MIXTURE HAS ESCAPED THE RSU, THE REAR SUSPENSION WILL LOSE IT DAMPING ABILITY. THE REAR SUSPENSION WILL BE CONTROLLED ONLY BY THE ACTION OF THE COIL SPRING ALSO ATTACHED TO THE RSU.

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Kawasaki VN900 B, C and D's Recalled

Kawasaki recalls over 31,000 bikes. Make / Models : Model/Build Years: KAWASAKI / VN900B6F 2006 KAWASAKI / VN900B6FL 2006 KAWASAKI / VN900B7F 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900B7FL 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900B8F 2008 KAWASAKI / VN900B8FL 2008 KAWASAKI / VN900C7F 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900C7FL 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900C8F 2008 KAWASAKI / VN900D6F 2006 KAWASAKI / VN900D6FL 2006 KAWASAKI / VN900D7F 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900D7FL 2007 KAWASAKI / VN900D8F 2008 KAWASAKI / VN900D8FL 2008 Manufacturer : KAWASAKI MOTORS CORP., U.S.A. Mfr's Report Date : MAR 06, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V114000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 31789

Summary: KAWASAKI IS RECALLING 31,789 VULCAN 900 CLASSIC, CUSTOM AND CLASSIC LT MODELS, MY 2006 VN900B6F, VN900B6FL, VN900D6F, VN900D6FL, MY 2007 VN900B7F, VN900B7FL, VN900C7F, VN900C7FL, VN900D7F, VN900D7FL, MY 2008 VN900B8F, VN900B8FL, VN900C8F, VN900D8F AND VN900D8FL MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE MAY NOT BE PROPERLY CONNECTED TO THE FUEL INJECTOR DELIVERY PIPE.

Consequence: CONTINUED USE OF THE MOTORCYCLE CAN RESULT IN THE FUEL HOSE COMING OFF, CREASING THE POSSIBILITY OF A FUEL LEAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FUEL HOSE CONNECTION AT THE FUEL INJECTOR AND FUEL PUMP AND WILL REPLACE THE FUEL HOSE IF THE JOINT LOCK IS FOUND TO BE DAMAGED. Burdge Law Office www. Motorcycle Lemon Law .com Helping Consumers Get Rid of Lemon Motorcycles Since 1978 Click here to find out what your state's Motorcycle Lemon Law says.

BMW Recalls 2007 Challenge and Country Motorcycles

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BMW / G650X CHALLENGE 2007 BMW / G650X COUNTRY 2007 Manufacturer : BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date : FEB 27, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V111000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 744

Summary: BMW IS RECALLING 744 Model Year 2007 G650X CHALLENGER AND COUNTRY MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE HAD THE WRONG CIRCULAR CLIP INSTALLED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE REAR WHEEL BEARING GUIDE. THIS CIRCLIP CAN RUB AGAINST A SPACER BUSHING, CREATING METAL SHAVINGS WHICH MAY ENTER THE WHEEL BEARING, CAUSING IT TO FAIL AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) MAY MALFUNCTION. THIS WOULD BE INDICATED BY ILLUMINATION OF THE ABS WARNING LAMP.

Consequence: IF THIS HAPPENED, THE BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FULLY AVAILABLE TO SLOW AND STOP THE MOTORCYCLE. DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC AND ROAD CONDITIONS AS WELL AS A RIDER'S REACTIONS, COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL CHECK AND INSTALL A CORRECT CIRCLIP, ALONG WITH A NEW SPACER BUSHING, WHEEL BEARINGS, AND SHAFT SEALING RINGS Burdge Law Office www. Motorcycle Lemon Law .com Helping Consumers Get Rid of Bad Motorcycles Since 1978 Click here to find out what your state's Motorcycle Lemon Law says.

BMW Recalls G650x Motorcycles

Make / Models : Model/Build Years: BMW / G650X CHALLENGE 2007 BMW / G650X COUNTRY 2007 BMW / G650X MOTO 2007 Manufacturer : BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC Mfr's Report Date : FEB 27, 2008 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V106000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1391

Summary: BMW IS RECALLING 1,391 MY 2007 G650X CHALLENGE, COUNTRY, AND MOTO MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL LINES MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING PRODUCTION, AND COULD DEVELOP A LEAK. THE LEAK COULD OCCUR EITHER THROUGH THE FABRIC INLAY AT THE END OF THE LINE, OR, THROUGH A CRACK IN THE ACTUAL LINE.

Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL LINES Burdge Law Office www. Motorcycle Lemon Law .com Helping Consumers Get Rid of Bad Bikes Since 1978 Click here to find out what state's Motorcycle Lemon Law says.