Motorcycle and ATV recalls, news and notes. Why? Because life is too short to put up with a bad bike.
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Indian is Recalling Certain Motorcycles due to Output Shaft Bearing May Fail
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V182000
Manufacturer Indian Motorcycle Company
Components ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 616
Summary
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2020 Challenger motorcycles. The engine output shaft bearing may not have been sufficiently lubricated during assembly, possibly resulting in bearing failure at very low mileage.
Remedy
Indian will notify owners, and dealers will lubricate the output shaft bearings on motorcycles with less than 50 miles on the odometer, free of charge. Motorcycles with greater than 50 miles will not require a repair, and can either be inspected by a dealer, or the owner can self-report the odometer reading directly to Indian. The recall is expected to begin in April 2020. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-20-02. Note: Owners with an odometer reading of less than 50 miles are advised to not operate their motorcycle until it is repaired.
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Thursday
KTM is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Possible Fuel Leak
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V170000
Manufacturer KTM North America, Inc.
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,500
Summary
KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Husqvarna 701 Svartpilen and 2018-2020 Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen motorcycles. Fuel may leak from the fuel level sensor and fuel pump mounting area.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners will be notified when the remedy is available and to take their
motorcycles to a Husqvarna Motorcycle North America, Inc. (HMNA) dealership for repairs. The recall is expected to begin May
15, 2020. Owners may contact HMNA customer service at 1-888-985-6090. HMNA's number for this recall is HTB2011.
motorcycles to a Husqvarna Motorcycle North America, Inc. (HMNA) dealership for repairs. The recall is expected to begin May
15, 2020. Owners may contact HMNA customer service at 1-888-985-6090. HMNA's number for this recall is HTB2011.
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BMW is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Brake Fluid Cap Missing Information
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V166000
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 365
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2018-2020 RnineT Scrambler and RnineT, 2020 R1250R and R1250RS, 2019-2020 Rnine T Pure, R1250GS,R1250GS Adventure and R1250RT and 2018 RnineT Racer motorcycles. The brake fluid reservoir cap may not clearly state the required type of brake fluid and the process for filling the reservoir, possibly leading to an improper maintenance procedure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake fluid reservoir cap, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
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BMW is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Final Drive Pivot Pin May Come Loose
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V165000
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 4
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 R1250GS and R1250RT motorcycles. The pivot pin that connects the final drive to the swing arm may be damaged, causing the connection between the final drive and swing arm to loosen.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pivot pin, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 11, 2020. Owners may contact BMW customer service number 1-800-525-7417.
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Triumph is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Front Brake Hose May be Improperly Routed
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V150000
Manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,585
Summary
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2013-2017 Trophy SE A1 and 2013 Trophy SE A1 Launch motorcycles. The ignition switch wiring may be damaged due to the improper routing of the front brake hose, possibly resulting in inoperable headlights or taillights or an engine stall.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reroute the brake hose, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2020. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN574.
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