Friday

Honda NC700 XC Recall, Honda NC700XDC Recall, Loss of Power Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     HONDA NC700XC     2012
     HONDA NC700XDC     2012
Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Report Receipt Date: SEP 19, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V461000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN   

Honda NC700XC Loss of Power Recall
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,542   

Summary:
Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 NC700XDC and NC700XC motorcycles. Some motorcycles may be equipped with drive chains that contain outer drive plates that were improperly heat-treated, resulting in plate fracture during use.   

Consequence:
If a plate fractures, the motorcycle can unexpectedly lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Tuesday

Victory Motorcycle Recalls, Crash Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     VICTORY BOARDWALK     2013
     VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY     2012-2013
     VICTORY CROSS ROADS     2012-2013
     VICTORY HAMMER     2012-2013
     VICTORY HARD-BALL     2012-2013
     VICTORY HIGH-BALL     2012-2013
     VICTORY JACKPOT     2012-2013
     VICTORY JUDGE     2012-2013
     VICTORY KINGPIN     2012
     VICTORY VEGAS     2012-2013
     VICTORY VISION     2012-2013
Manufacturer: POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC. Mfr's Report Date: SEP 17, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V457000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,618


2013 Victory Boardwalk Recalled, Risk of Crash Danger
Summary:
Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.

Consequence:
If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.

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Triumph Dayton 675 Recall, Triumph Street Triple Recall, Stalling Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     TRIUMPH DAYTONA 675     2006-2009
     TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE     2006-2009
Manufacturer: TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES AMERICA LTD Mfr's Report Date: SEP 05, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V445000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR   
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10,366

2009 Triumph Street Triple Recalled for Stall Danger
Summary:
Triumph is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Street Triple, Street Triple R, and Daytona 675 motorcycles. The regulator/rectifier can overheat and prevent the motorcycle from charging. 

Once the battery is fully discharged, the motorcycle may stall.

Consequence:
If the motorcycle stalls, there is an increased risk of a crash leading to personal injury.

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Saturday

Zero DS Recall, Zero S Recall, Motor Shut Off Danger

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     ZERO ZERO DS     2012
     ZERO ZERO S     2012
Manufacturer: ZERO MOTORCYCLES INC. Mfr's Report Date: SEP 13, 2012
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V455000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Potential Number of Units Affected: 315   

Summary:
Zero Motorcycles, Inc. (Zero Motorcycles) is recalling certain model year 2012 S and DS motorcycles. These motorcycles are equipped with a motor encoder position signal that may drift over the extended use of the motorcycle. If the signal drifts outside of the given parameters, the motor controller may shut off, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power.   

2012 Zero DS Recalled, Motor Shut Off Danger
Consequence:
A loss of power could lead to a crash and potential injury or death of the rider.

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