Kymco Recalls 2016 K-Pipe Motorcycles to Correct a Gear Shift Pattern That Was Assembled in a Reverse Sequence

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."

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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Ducati Recalls 2016 XDiavel S Motorcycles for a Rear Wheel That May Have Been Incorrectly Installed On the Hub

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.

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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Ducati Recalls 2014 1199 Superleggera Motorcycles for a Damper Plate Assembled Between the Primary Driven Gear and the Clutch Basket Assembly That Could Break

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.

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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KTM Recalls 2015-2016 1290 Super Adventure Motorcycles for Rear Shock Absorber That May Leak Oil

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.

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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Harley-Davidson Recalls 2014-2016 Dyna Low Rider (FXDL 103) Motorcycles to Correct a Situation Where Engine Vibrations May Damage the Ignition Switch Internally and Shut Off the Engine While Riding

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.

If the engine shuts off, the motorcycle would stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

8,060 units are affected.

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