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Because life's too short to ride a bad bike.
Motorcycle and ATV recalls, news and notes. Why? Because life is too short to put up with a bad bike.
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||||||||||||||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,405 | |||||||||||||||||
Summary: CFMOTO IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2009 CF250T V3, AND CF205T V5 AUTOMATIC MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2005, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009. THESE MODELS WERE BUILT WITH A LEFT HAND REAR WHEEL BRAKE INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED RIGHT FOOT OPERATED REAR WHEEL BRAKE. THEREFORE, THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 123, "MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS." | |||||||||||||||||
Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF STANDARDIZED MOTORCYCLE CONTROLS MAY HINDER THE OPERATORS ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY BRAKE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. | |||||||||||||||||
Remedy: CFMOTO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RIGHT FOOT CONTROL REAR WHEEL BRAKE KIT |
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Component: SEAT BELTS | ||||||||||||||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8 | ||||||||||||||
Summary: TOMBERLIN AUTOMOTIVE GROUP IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 TOMBERLIN AVL LOW SPEED VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2011 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011. THE SEAT BELT IDENTIFICATION TAG DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DATE OF MANUFACTURER. ACCORDINGLY, THE SEAT BELTS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 500, "LOW SPEED VEHICLES." | ||||||||||||||
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE AFFECTED SEAT BELTS, THE VEHICLE OWNER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY THE SEAT BELT IF IT DOES NOT HAVE A DATE OF MANUFACTURE. | ||||||||||||||
Remedy: TOMBERLIN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS |
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Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||||||||||||||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 120 | ||||||||||||||
Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NT700V MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2009. A TIRE INFORMATION LABEL APPLIED TO THE SWINGARM MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND AIR PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS. | ||||||||||||||
Consequence: IMPROPER INFLATION OF TIRES MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. | ||||||||||||||
Remedy: HONDA WILL MAIL THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION. |
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | |||||||||||||||||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,800 | |||||||||||||||||
Summary: YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 XVS95/CT (V STAR 950/V STAR 950 TOURER) MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2008 THROUGH AUGUST 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 XVS1300/CT (V STAR 1300/V STAR TOURER) MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MARCH 2007. THERE MAY NOT BE A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL PIPES FOR THE FUEL INJECTORS AND THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THEM DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MOLDED FUEL HOSE. | |||||||||||||||||
Consequence: OVER TIME, PRESSURIZED FUEL CAN BEGIN LEAKING AT THE HOSE CONNECTION POINTS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD. | |||||||||||||||||
Remedy: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE |
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Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||||||||||||||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 120 | ||||||||||||||
Summary: HONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 NT700V MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2009, THROUGH NOVEMBER 27, 2009. A TIRE INFORMATION LABEL APPLIED TO THE SWINGARM MAY DISPLAY INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND AIR PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS. | ||||||||||||||
Consequence: IMPROPER INFLATION OF TIRES MAY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND LEAD TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. | ||||||||||||||
Remedy: HONDA WILL MAIL THE CORRECT TIRE INFORMATION LABEL ALONG WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION. |
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | ||||||||||||||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,069 | ||||||||||||||
Summary: YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 XTZ12B/BC (SUPER TENERE) MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 01, 2011, THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2011. DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS, THE FUEL PUMP O-RING MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY IN ITS GROOVE. IF THE TABS LOCATED AROUND THE INNER CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE O쳌]RING WERE NOT SEATED INTO THE GROOVE PROPERLY DURING PUMP INSTALLATION, THE O RING SEALING LIP COULD BE PINCHED AND DAMAGED, PREVENTING PROPER SEALING. | ||||||||||||||
Consequence: THIS COULD ALLOW FUEL TO LEAK FROM AROUND THE FUEL PUMP MOUNTED UNDER THE FUEL TANK. LEAKING FUEL COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD. | ||||||||||||||
Remedy: YAMAHA DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP O-RING |
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Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | |||||||||||||||||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,800 | |||||||||||||||||
Summary: YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 XVS95/CT (V STAR 950/V STAR 950 TOURER) MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 2008 THROUGH AUGUST 2011, AND MODEL YEAR 2007 XVS1300/CT (V STAR 1300/V STAR TOURER) MOTORCYCLES, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2006 THROUGH MARCH 2007. THERE MAY NOT BE A PROPER SEAL BETWEEN THE FUEL PIPES FOR THE FUEL INJECTORS AND THE FUEL HOSE THAT CONNECTS THEM DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY MOLDED FUEL HOSE. | |||||||||||||||||
Consequence: OVER TIME, PRESSURIZED FUEL CAN BEGIN LEAKING AT THE HOSE CONNECTION POINTS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE HAZARD. | |||||||||||||||||
Remedy: YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPE |