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KTM is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak From Tank Cover Mounting Insert Area
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V087000
Manufacturer KTM North America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,588
Summary
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel tank cover mounting insert area.
Remedy
KTM has notified owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank cover mounting insert, free of charge. The recall began March 1, 2019. Owners may contact KTM customer service 1-888-985-6090. KTM's number for this recall is TB1904.
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Kawasaki is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Anti-Lock Brake System May Allow Wheels to Lock Up
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V083000
Manufacturer Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 497
Summary
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (Kawasaki) is recalling certain 2019 Z900 ABS, Z900 RS ABS & Z900 RS CAFE ABS motorcycles. The ABS hydraulic unit (ABS unit) may have been contaminated with debris during the manufacturing process, possibly resulting in the front or rear wheel locking up when braking while riding.
Remedy
Kawasaki has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the ABS unit, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Kawasaki Customer Care at 1-866-802-9381. Kawasaki's number for this recall is MC19-01.
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Monday
KYMCO is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Fuel Pump May Leak at Electrical Connection
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V037000
Manufacturer KYMCO USA
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 910
Summary
KYMCO USA (KYMCO) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Like 150i motorcycles. The fuel pump may leak fuel from the electrical connection area when the tank is full.
Remedy
KYMCO will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-235-3417.
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KYMCO is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Fuel Leak May Occur At The Fuel Line Clamp
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V036000
Manufacturer KYMCO USA
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 323
Summary
KYMCO USA (KYMCO) is recalling certain 2018 Like 200i motorcycles. The fuel line clamp may loosen allowing fuel to leak.
Remedy
KYMCO will notify owners and dealers will inspect and correct the fuel line clamp tightness, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact KYMCO customer service at 1-888-909-6301.
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Tuesday
Arcimoto is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Battery Shutdown May Occur Unexpectedly
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V946000
Manufacturer Arcimoto Inc
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Arcimoto, Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. Over time, increased resistance at the battery connection may result in the Battery Management System unexpectedly shutting down propulsion power.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace all of the affected batteries with new batteries, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-A3Z5C-12.
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Arcimoto is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Possible Loss of Steering Control
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V945000
Manufacturer Arcimoto Inc
Components STEERING, SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. In the affected vehicles, the front suspension and steering system may loosen or wear, possibly resulting in a loss of steering control.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the tie-rods, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-A3N5H-12.
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Arcimoto is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Gearbox May Prematurely Fail
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V944000
Manufacturer Arcimoto Inc
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 14
Summary
Arcimoto, Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2018 FUV motorcycles. Incorrect machining of the transmission case may result in premature failure of the gearbox.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace all potentially affected gearboxes with correctly machined and assembled gearboxes, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P4G2A-12.
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Arcimoto is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Headlamps Positioned Too Far Apart
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V943000
Manufacturer Arcimoto Inc
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Arcimoto Inc. (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The headlights on the motorcycles may be spaced too far apart to appear as a motorcycle to oncoming traffic. As a result, the motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated Equipment."
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will replace the headlights with supplemental amber marker lights and add fully compliant headlights to the center of the vehicle, mounted to the frame, free of charge. The recall began January 14, 2019. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P6J5F-12.
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Arcimoto is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Reflex Reflector Not in Compliance
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V942000
Manufacturer Arcimoto Inc
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Arcimoto, Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The combination brake light, tail light, and turn signal assembly does not have a reflex reflector in the side-facing surfaces. 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
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will add a reflex reflector to each side of the vehicle, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-H6Y7W-12.
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Arcimoto is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Turn Signals Incorrectly Positioned
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V941000
Manufacturer Arcimoto Inc
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The front turn signal lights are not positioned at, or near, the front of the motorcycle as required. As such, these vehicles fail to comply to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will add identical signal lights to a location in front of the existing ones, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P5R6U-12.
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Monday
Arcimoto is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Brake Fluid Leak Due to Incorrect Brake Fittings
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V940000
Manufacturer Arcimoto Inc
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 2
Summary
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017 FUV motorcycles. Incorrect fittings were installed in the braking system, potentially resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will inspect and replace all the incorrect fittings with the correct ones, as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-Y8A4X-12.
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Arcimoto is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Seat May Collapse In The Event of A Crash
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V939000
Manufacturer Arcimoto Inc
Components SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. In the event of a crash, the seat may not support the driver as intended, preventing the seatbelts from holding the driver in place.
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-W3A5M-12.
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Arcimoto is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Brake Warning Light Missing
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V938000
Manufacturer Arcimoto Inc
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. The affected motorcycles do not have a service brake warning light to warn the operator if there is a brake system malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle brake systems."
Remedy
Arcimoto has notified all affected owners and the motorcycles are within the manufacturer's control. Arcimoto will update the service brake warning light software, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-H7M4W-12.
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Arcimoto is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Excessive Stopping Distance
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V937000
Manufacturer Arcimoto Inc
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 2
Summary
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017 FUV motorcycles. The affected motorcycles were built with a front/rear split brake system instead of a left/right split brake system. In the event of a front brake system failure, the rear brake system may not allow the vehicle to meet the minimum stopping distance requirements. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle brake systems."
Remedy
Arcimoto has contacted the owners and will replace the existing brake lines with new brake lines that have an updated design, free of charge. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-P2S8D-12.
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Arcimoto is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Certification Label Not Applied
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V936000
Manufacturer Arcimoto Inc
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 22
Summary
Arcimoto Inc (Arcimoto) is recalling certain 2017-2018 FUV motorcycles. These vehicles were built without a certification label applied and, as such, they fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Remedy
Arcimoto will notify owners, and dealers will affix the required label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2019. Owners may contact Arcimoto customer service at 1-541-683-6293. Arcimoto's number for this recall is 7F7-X7F9K-12.
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