The affected vehicles have a side stand pivot nut that can detach, potentially causing the side stand position sensor to no longer function properly.
If the side stand position sensor does not function properly, the engine may stall, or the motorcycle may be ridden while the stand is still down. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
5,502 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently clamped speed sensor lead wire, causing the wire to fatigue and break.
If the speed sensor wire breaks, the speedometer will not work, increasing the risk of a crash.
2,640 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, the alternator stator may have insufficient heat resistance, resulting in a short circuit of the stator wires.
A short circuit of the stator wires may prevent the battery from properly charging, causing an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
8,613 units are affected.
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The affected vehicles may not be equipped with a supplemental label that reminds the user to clean the brake reservoir before adding brake fluid and to use DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 122, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
If the supplemental brake fluid label is missing, the operator may use an incorrect brake fluid which could damage the brake system and increase the risk of a crash.
392 units are affected.
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In the affected vehicles, the wiring harness can fray and contact the ABS modulator. If the brake line is electrically conductive, the brake line may overheat and melt.
If the brake line melts, brake failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
5,812 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, the fuel rail may contact other components and result in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
23,746 units are affected.
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Water may enter the main wiring harness at the rear brake light switch connectors, possibly corroding the brake light switch.
The corrosion may cause an electrical short and the loss of the head light, tail light and brake lights, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,890 units are affected.
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Due to an incorrect assembly process, the clutch push lever oil seal may crack, allowing engine oil to leak out.
If oil leaks from the engine, the oil may get on the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
2,550 units are affected.
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The affected helmets may not adequately protect the user's head in the event of an impact such as can happen during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer increasing the risk of injury.
1,053 units are affected.
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The affected helmets have a detachable Skull Mohawk portion that was affixed with a metal screw instead of a plastic screw, preventing the Mohawk from easily detaching in the event of a crash.
As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
If the Mohawk feature of the helmet does not detach in the event of a crash, the rider could be at an increased risk of neck injury.
800 units are affected.
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The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the fuel line and the hood structure.
The insufficient clearance may allow the fuel line to rub against the hood until it leaks fuel. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
17,795 units are affected.
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The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a swing arm that has insufficient strength.
Due to the insufficient swing arm strength, the swing arm may fracture resulting in a loss of momentum or vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
17,572 units are affected.
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The side stand plate lower fastening screw on the affected motorcycles may not be sufficiently tightened, causing the stand to fail and the bike to fall.
Additionally, during normal use on the road, the loosening of the lower screw could cause damage to the side stand sensor switch, causing the engine to stall.
1,433 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may stall during operation due to an engine control unit (ECU) software issue.
If the engine stalls during operation, it increases the risk of a crash.
1,398 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles have a front brake master cylinder that may allow air into the hydraulic circuit, causing a longer than expected braking distance.
If an abnormal distance is required to stop the motorcycle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
1,628 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently tightened final drive pulley retaining nut which may result in a loss of power transmission to the rear wheel.
A loss of power transmission to the rear wheel may increase the risk of a crash.
1,433 units are affected.
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The resin bracket inside the fuel pump of the affected motorcycles may swell and cause the pump impeller to seize.
If the fuel pump seizes, the motorcycle will stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
17,643 units are affected.
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The design of the rear turn signals may partially obscure the lights from being seen by the driver of a following vehicle. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
In certain road and traffic conditions, the rear turn signals may be slightly obscured to the driver of a following vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
1,792 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles have a DC-DC converter that may have insufficient output power. During high power demand, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) may not function properly.
If the converter power output is insufficient, during an ABS activated event, the ABS and all vehicle lights would temporarily stop functioning, increasing the risk of a crash.
96 units are affected.
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The affected helmets may be missing or have insufficient labeling and may not be strong enough to protect a user in the event of a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Helmets that do properly protect the wearer's head can increase the risk of injury to the wearer in the event of a crash. Missing labeling information reduces the user's possibility of identifying the helmet in the event of a safety recall.
300 units are affected.
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The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a head impact during a crash.
As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Helmets that do not adequately protect the wearer increase their risk of injury in the event of a crash.
342 units are affected.
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The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet. Additionally, these helmets may not be labeled properly. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Helmets that do not properly protect the wearer's head can increase the risk of injury to the wearer in the event of a crash. Missing labeling information reduces the user's possibility of identifying the helmet in the event of a safety recall.
5,292 units are affected.
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These helmets may have two detachable plastic accessory pieces, a plastic mohawk and a face mask, that were attached with small screws. These accessory pieces may alter the angle of impact and neck position in a motorcycle crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
If the accessories are attached with a rigid connection such as with screws, the rider has an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
1,007 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.
If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
11,424 units are affected.
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When a passenger is sitting on the accessory seat, the seat may not activate a switch that changes the vehicle stability system to compensate for a passenger being on board.
If the vehicle stability system is not altered, the operator may lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
111 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch, especially if the motorcycle has been parked for an extended period of time.
When the engine is running and the motorcycle is in gear, if the clutch cannot be fully disengaged, the motorcycle may move unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
27,232 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, the shock absorbers may leak oil and lose their function.
Loss of function of the shock absorbers may affect the motorcycle's handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,282 units are affected.
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The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.
If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
11,280 units are affected.
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Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
11,280 units are affected.
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In the event of an engine misfire, unburned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures.
Elevated exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
18,367 units are affected.
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The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact.
Additionally, these helmets may be missing or have incomplete information regarding the manufacturer's name as well be missing the words "Certified" and "FMVSS No. 218." As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Helmets that do not properly protect the wearer's head can increase the risk of injury to the wearer in the event of a crash. Missing labeling information reduces the user's possibility of identifying the helmet in the event of a safety recall.
94 units are affected.
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Under certain conditions, the brake levers may contact the handlebar before maximum braking force is applied.
Without the ability to apply maximum front braking, the distance needed to stop the motorcycle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
119 units are affected.
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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."
If the motorcycle shifts opposite of other motorcycles, a rider may be confused and may select the wrong gear, adversely affecting control of the motorcycle and increasing the risk of a crash.
476 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles have a rear wheel that may have been incorrectly installed on the hub.
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. These conditions increase the risk of a crash.
925 units are affected.
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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.
A rear wheel lock up may cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
168 units are affected.
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These motorcycles have a rear shock absorber that may leak oil from the rebound damping plug, resulting in a loss of shock function.
Loss of function of the rear shock may affect the handling of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,238 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition switch internally and, as a result, the engine may shut off while riding.
If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
8,060 units are affected.
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Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Honda is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 Honda GL 1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured May 10, 2007, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or ever registered, in Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, or "Zone B."
Motorcycles not originally sold or ever registered in either Zones A or B are not subject to this safety recall.
These motorcycles are equipped with an air bag inflator assembled as part of the air bag module, used as original equipment or replacement equipment. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the air bag, these inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.
2,701 units are affected.
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The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer from penetration injuries in the event of a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
6,631 units are affected.
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The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
540 units are affected.
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The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
11,588 units are affected.
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The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a head impact during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
6,453 units are affected.
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The website contains Current Pictures as well as past season pictures. These pictures currently go back 10 years to the 2006-2007 riding season.
I have just added pictures for seasons 2004-2005 and 2005-2006. With this year's pictures you will be able to look at pictures from the past 12 seasons.
The locking hook of the accessory removable trunk may not fully engage to the trunk mounting base, allowing the trunk to inadvertently detach.
If the trunk detaches while riding, it may become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
1,533 units are affected.
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The wiring in the fuel tank that powers the fuel pump may have damaged insulation and, as a result, fuel may enter the wiring and travel down the harness, outside of the tank and drip from the connector at the main harness.
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source such as an electrical short, increases the risk of a fire.
120 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may unexpectedly stall.
A stall increases the risk of a crash.
1,015 units are affected.
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In the affected vehicles, the steering column could be incorrectly connected to the steering rack allowing the steering column to disconnect from the steering rack.
If the steering column disconnects from the steering rack, the driver would lose the ability to steer the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
80 units are affected.
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The affected helmets may not be strong enough to adequately protect a user's head in an impact. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protected in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of serious injury.
900 units are affected.
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The rear brake line connection on the affected vehicles may have been improperly tightened, allowing brake fluid to leak.
If the rear brake line leaks, there would be a reduction in rear brake pressure and therefore rear braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,984 units are affected.
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During a load situation such as during a crash, the straps that secure the affected helmets may stretch excessively. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the retention requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
If the helmet straps stretch significantly in the event of a crash, the helmet may not remain secured to the user's head increasing their risk of injury.
270 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, the steering damper bracket mounting bolts may break due to being over tightened.
805 units are affected.
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The affected helmets may not adequately protect a user in the event of a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
2,915 units are affected.
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Due to a problem with the circuit board for the regulator/rectifier power module, the motorcycle may not sufficiently charge the battery and the motorcycle may stall.
68,344 units are affected.
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Engine vibration may cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub on the wire harness joint connector, resulting in a loss of the sensor signal.
Without the bank angle sensor signal, the engine may stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
22,142 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles have a wiring harness that may rub against the bottom of the fuel tank. Vibration from riding may cause the wiring insulation to wear off, allowing a bare wire to short circuit against the fuel tank.
2,410 units are affected.
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During assembly of the motorcycle, the fuel tank breather hose may have not been positioned properly and may become kinked.
If the fuel tank breather hose is kinked, pressure may build inside the fuel tank and cause the tank to crack, resulting in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
287 units are affected.
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Contamination from component production and storage combined with manufacturing variations may result in excessive tappet and camshaft wear within the engines of the affected motorcycles.
The excessive wear may result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
6,214 units are affected.
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Due to corrosion or being attached to the painted engine case, the battery ground connection may have poor electrical conductivity.
As a result of the poor conductivity, the engine may stall and be unable to be restarted, increasing the risk of a crash.
2,404 units are affected.
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The ignition switch terminals of the affected vehicles may corrode if they come into contact with liquid such as salt water.
As a result, the motorcycle's electrical power may be disconnected or the switch may be bypassed, preventing the engine from being shut off with the ignition key.
2,404 units are affected.
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My book, 50 MORE Wild Motorcycle Tales, has been released on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle editions. Many readers have indicated that they wanted more motorcycle stories similar to those contained in my previous book, 50 Wild Motorcycle Tales. This new book gives 50 MORE Wild Motorcycle Tales for your reading enjoyment. Audiobook and CD editions are in the works.
My book, Normal Secrets, has been released on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle editions. This memoir is a departure from the motorcycle themes of my first four books. I grew up in Normal, Illinois but didn't find out there were family secrets that had been kept from me until after my dad died. I tell you how I uncovered all the secrets. Perhaps your family might be keeping secrets from you, too. This memoir will soon also be available in an Audible edition. If you like secrets, I know you'll enjoy reading Normal Secrets.
My book, Motorcycle Kick-Starts, has been released on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle editions. This book gives a condensed view of motorcycling for new and returning riders. It contains an introduction to motorcycling followed by motorcycle stories interleaved with important How-Tos and Tips. This book will soon also be available in an Audible edition. I know you'll enjoy Motorcycle Kick-Starts.
My book, 50 Wild Motorcycle Tales, has been released on Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle editions. These 50 motorcycle stories were written by actual motorcyclists relating their adventures as they traveled. I wrote five of the stories. This book will soon also be available in an Audible edition. I know you'll enjoy 50 Wild Motorcycle Tales.
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