SUMMARY: KYMCO (KYMCO USA) is recalling certain model year 2016 K-Pipe motorcycles manufactured March 1, 2016, to May 25, 2016. In the affected models, the gear shift pattern was assembled in a reverse sequence when compared to the standard setup. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 123, “Motorcycle Controls and Displays.” CONSEQUENCE: If the motorcycle shifts opposite of other motorcycles, a…
Read MoreRecall Alert: Speed & Strength SS2200 Helmet
Manufacturer: Tucker Rocky Distribution SUMMARY: Tucker Rocky Distribution (Tucker Rocky) is recalling certain Speed and Strength SS2200 motorcycle helmets sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, manufactured January 25, 2013, to June 30, 2014. The helmets failed the penetration testing, failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.” CONSEQUENCE: Inadequate helmet protection can increase the risk of serious injury to the…
Read MoreRecall Alert: 2016 Ducati XDiavel S
Manufacturer: Ducati North America SUMMARY: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2016 XDiavel S motorcycles manufactured November 25, 2015 to May 18, 2016. The affected motorcycles have a rear wheel that may have been incorrectly installed on the hub. CONSEQUENCE: If the rear wheel was incorrectly installed, the drive pins may fail, resulting in a loss of braking and a loss of power transmission from the engine.…
Read MoreRecall Alert: 2014 Ducati 1199 Superleggera
Manufacturer: Ducati North America SUMMARY: Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain model year 2014 1199 Superleggera motorcycles manufactured April 8, 2014, through November 13, 2014. On the affected motorcycles, the damper plate assembled between the primary driven gear and the clutch basket assembly could break due to fatigue, and result in the engine seizing, and therefore, the rear wheel locking up. CONSEQUENCE: A rear wheel lock up may cause…
Read More2016 Husqvarna FC250 Recall Alert
The owners of 2016 Husqvarna FC 250 motocross motorcycles are in line to receive a letter from the manufacturer, informing them about the company’s most recent recall. Some of these quarter-liter four-stroke machines have been assembled with a crankshaft that may have been incorrectly manufactured, official Husqvarna sources report. The recall is not aimed at the entire lot of bikes sold, but to specific frame numbers. No further details as…
Read MoreRecall Alert 15-16 KTM Super Adventure 1290
Manufacturer: KTM North America, Inc. SUMMARY: KTM North America, Inc. (KTM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles manufactured December 1, 2014, to December 11, 2015. These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function. CONSEQUENCE: Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk…
Read MoreHarley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider Recall Alert
Subject: Engine Vibrations may Damage Ignition Switch Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company SUMMARY: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5-2016 Dyna Low Rider motorcycles (FXDL 103) manufactured January 6, 2014 to April 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition switch internally and, as a result, the engine may shut off while riding. CONSEQUENCE: If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall,…
Read MoreHonda GoldWing AirBag Recall
SUMMARY: Honda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or “Zone A.” Additionally, unless included in “Zone A” above, Honda is recalling certain…
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