Motorcycle and ATV recalls, news and notes. Why? Because life is too short to put up with a bad bike.
Wednesday
Suzuki is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Rear Brake Lights May Fail to Illuminate
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V418000
Manufacturer Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,640
Summary
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018-2019 GSX250R motorcycles. Water intrusion may corrode the rear brake light switch causing the rear brake light to fail to illuminate or remain illuminated continuously when the brake is not applied.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear brake stop light switch, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 28, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-934-0934. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A90.

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Ducati is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Fuel Sprays When Cap is Removed
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V382000
Manufacturer Ducati North America
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,880
Summary
Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Panigale V4, Panigale V4 S, Panigale Speciale, and 2019 Panigale R motorcycles. Excessive pressure in the fuel tank may cause fuel to spray when opening the fuel cap.
Remedy
Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will update the fuel cap venting system, provide an updated page for the owner's manual, and affix a warning label decal to the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 13, 2019. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-19-001. Note: This recall includes motorcycles that may have been previously remedied under recall 18V-238 for a similar issue.

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Tuesday
Suzuki is Recalling Certain Scooters Due to CVT Drive Plate May Break
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V377000
Manufacturer Suzuki Motor of America, Inc.
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 300
Summary
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Burgman 200/UH200 scooters. The rivet connections may fail and allow the movable driven face (drive plate) of the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to break.
Remedy
Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the drive plate, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 5, 2019. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-714-572-1490. Suzuki's number for this recall is 2A89.

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Indian is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Loss of Headlight Function
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V339000
Manufacturer Indian Motorcycle Company
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 6,487
Summary
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2014 Chief and Chieftain motorcycles. Due to a problem within the Vehicle Control Module (VCM), all of the front lights, including the headlight, may go out while riding.
Remedy
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners will be informed of the safety risk beginning in June 2019. Owners will receive a second notice when the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-19-02.

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Yamaha is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Front Brake Lever May Break
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V341000
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Components SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number of Units Affected 198
Summary
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZFR3 motorcycles. Porosities in the front brake lever may cause it to break if it is gripped with a strong force.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front brake lever, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2019. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990128.

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Monday
Polaris is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Seat Belt or Seat Back May Detach; Seat May Slide
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V185000
Manufacturer Polaris Industries, Inc.
Components SEAT BELTS, SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,305
Summary
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Slingshot motorcycles. The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.
Remedy
Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat belt bracket and seat back welds, and the seat slider latching function. If the weld is missing or incomplete, or if the slider doesn't latch properly, the seat bases will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on March 25,2019. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-855-863-2284. Polaris' number for this recall is T-18-01. Note: this recall is an expansion of recall 18V-195.
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Triumph is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Coolant Leak Near Rear Tire
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V167000
Manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 726
Summary
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2019 Speed Twin motorcycles. Improper routing of the coolant hose may cause it to contact the exhaust header pipe, damaging the hose and resulting in a coolant leak near the rear tire.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the coolant hose routing, rerouting the hose and replacing it if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2019. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN563.

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BMW is Recalling Certain Scooters Due to Front Brake Hose May Crack and Leak
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V157000
Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC
Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,707
Summary
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2013-2018 BMW C600 Sport and C650 Sport and 2013-2019 C650 GT scooters. Repeated turning of the handlebars to the left most position may cause the front brake hose to crack and leak over time.
Remedy
BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose, adding an additional protective sleeve that will cover the hose connection fitting, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 22, 2019. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417. Note: This recall includes scooters previously recalled under 15V-738.

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Indian is Recalling Certain Motorcycle Due to Possible Reduction in Brake Performance
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V156000
Manufacturer Indian Motorcycle Company
Components SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,072
Summary
Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain 2019 Indian Scout, Scout Bobber, and Scout Sixty motorcycles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS). After the manufacturing process, air may remain trapped within the brake system, possibly reducing brake performance.
Remedy
Indian has notified owners, and dealers will perform a brake fluid bleed of the front and rear ABS to evacuate the air, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2019. Owners may contact Indian customer service at 1-877-204-3697. Indian's number for this recall is I-18-07.

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Triumph is Recalling Certain Motorcycles Due to Clutch Cable May Cause Loss of Electrical Power
NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V133000
Manufacturer Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 12,654
Summary
Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Bonneville T120 and Bonneville T120 Black, 2017-2019 Bonneville T100 and T100 Black, 2017-2018 Street Cup and Street Scrambler, and 2016-2018 Street Twin motorcycles. The clutch cable may contact the main harness cover and cause damage to wiring within the main harness. This may lead to a loss of electrical power to various electrical circuits.
Remedy
Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the original securing guide for the clutch cable and main harness with an updated one, free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph customer service at 1-678-854-2010. Triumph's number for this recall is SRAN560.

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Wednesday
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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