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Tuesday
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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Wednesday
Harley-Davidson is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Brake Caliper Corrosion May Cause Brake Drag
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V927000
Manufacturer Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 12,871
Summary
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Street 500 (XG500), Street 750 (XG750), and 2017-2019 Street 750A (XG750A) motorcycles. The brake calipers may corrode internally after exposure to certain driving environments such as coastal regions or road salt, resulting in increased brake drag.
Remedy
Harley-Davidson has notified owners, and dealers will install new front and rear brake calipers, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on January 15, 2019 to notify them of the issue. Owners will receive a second notification when parts are available. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0174.

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Tuesday
KMC is Recalling Certain Motorcyles Due to Incorrect Brake Hose/Sensor Wire Routing
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
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
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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Monday
Ducati is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Timing Chain Tensioner May Loosen and Leak Oil
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
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
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
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
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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Ducati is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Vibrations May Distort Rear View Mirror Images
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V793000
Manufacturer Ducati North America
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,676
Summary
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ducati Supersport motorcycles. Vibrations may distort the images in the mirrors, reducing the driver's visibility.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mirrors with new mirrors, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin January 7, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446.

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Tuesday
Yamaha is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Insufficiently Tightened Engine Oil Hose Flare Nut
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V730000
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,902
Summary
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha SR400 motorcycles. The engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flare nut connection. If oil is not leaking, the nut will be tightened. If oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut will be tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

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