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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