Honda has initiated recalls on nearly all of their motorcycles in the past 6 months. Honda motorcycle dealers are not only replacing parts on 75% of the motorcycles on their showroom floors, they have customers calling constantly to set up appointments to get their Honda motorcycles repaired. This is leading to a shortage of recalled Honda … [Read more...]
Yamaha R1 Recall
Yamaha Super Tenere & R1 Recall Yamaha Motor Corporation is recalling nearly 24,000 of their popular R1 sportbikes and Super Tenere adventure touring models. The recall is a result of an overheating problem in the headlight. Of the 24,000 motorcycles being recalled; roughly 19,000 are the YZF-R1 models and 4,700 are the Super Tenere … [Read more...]
Honda Recalls Motorcycles and Personal Watercraft
Two Major American Honda Recalls in Two Days At the time of this release, the only information available on the CBR500 recalls are the models that Honda dealers are being told not to sell along with their matching VIN numbers. American Honda has indicated that part repair kits will begin shipping on February 17, 2014, the same day they will … [Read more...]
Kawasaki KLX110 Recall due to Potential Fire Hazard
The Kawasaki KXL110 Recall Potential fuel leaks have resulted in Kawasaki recalling nearly 10,000 KLX110 and KLX110L entry-level off-road bikes. The Kawasaki KLX110 recall includes model years 2010 through 2012. These off-road bikes are generally purchased for younger riders first learning to ride on the trails and are not considered motocross … [Read more...]
Zero Motorcycles Recalled For Power Issue
Although no accidents or injuries have been reported, Zero Motorcycle is recalling a little more than 650 motorcycles because the controller firmware may shut off power to the motor. The shut off may occur when the controller firmware reacts to infrequently encountered signal faults which can then cut off controller power to the motor. If this … [Read more...]
Massive BMW Motorcycle Recall
A massive BMW motorcycle recall involving more than 50,000 motorcycles built over a span of nearly a decade includes 18 different model types having a potential leak in the fuel pump. This recall was issued after a recall in Canada was announced affecting nearly 6,000 motorcycles. BMW reportedly told NHTSA that "ductile cracks may … [Read more...]
Harley-Davidson Clutch Recall Expanded
2014 Models added to Clutch Recall The Harley-Davidson Clutch Recall has been expanded to include certain 2014 FLHYCUTG, FSXBE and FLSTNSE motorcycles. These motorcycles were manufactured from May 3 through October 14. As with the previously announced Harley-Davidson clutch recall, these vehicles may have also have been built with an incorrect … [Read more...]
What consumers should know about the Suzuki Brake Recall
With over 200,000 Suzuki motorcycles being recalled for a brake issue, there are certain things consumers should know as both they and dealers await the detailed information from Suzuki. The Suzuki brake recall includes the GSX-R600 and GSX-R750 model years 2004 through 2013. The Suzuki brake recall also includes the GSX-R1000 model … [Read more...]
Harley-Davidson Clutch Recall
Harley-Davidson is currently conducting a recall on over 29,000 models built between May 3, 2013 and October 14, 2013 for a safety issue. The models all use a hydraulic clutch system that may not be able to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch. Disengagement of the clutch is what gives riders the ability to slow down or stop the … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Training Wheel Kits Recalled
If you purchased a Moose Racing Brand motorcycle training wheel kit for you child’s dirtbike from July of 2102 through June of 2013, it may be one of the 4000 sets that were recently recalled by Cambridge Metal & Plastics. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Moose Racing brand motorcycle training wheel kits have bolts that … [Read more...]
