Monday, March 27, 2017
Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Chatterbox, Augusta, NJ on March 26, 2017
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Strategic Sports Recalls Zox Nano Motorcycle Helmets Since They May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Secondary Head Impact
Strategic Sports, Ltd. (Strategic Sports) is recalling certain Zox Nano Helmets sizes XL through XXXXXL.
These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a secondary head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
In the event of a crash where the rider hits the helmet twice in the same spot, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer, increasing the risk of injury.
828 units are affected.
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Polaris Recalls 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles. Three Of the Bolted Connections Between the Steering and the Front Suspension May Have Been Insufficiently Tightened, Possibly Resulting In a Reduction Of Steering and/or Front Suspension Performance
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2017 Slingshot, Slingshot SL, and Slingshot SLR vehicles.
Three of the bolted connections between the steering and the front suspension may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in a reduction of steering and/or front suspension performance.
Reduced steering and/or suspension performance can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
254 units are affected.
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Tegol, Inc. Recalls Outlaw V-5 Motorcycle Helmets. These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact and May Not Stay Secured To Head During a Motorcycle Crash
Tegol, Inc. (Tegol) is recalling certain Outlaw V-5 Series helmets, in all sizes.
These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. Additionally, the helmets may not stay secured to head during a motorcycle crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
11,487 units are affected.
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Sunday, March 19, 2017
Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Long Valley Pub & Brewery, Long Valley, NJ, on March 19, 2017
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Zero Motorcycles Recalls 2017 DS, FXS, and S Motorcycles For Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) That May Have the Wrong Vehicle Model Information
Zero Motorcycles Inc. (Zero) is recalling certain 2017 S, DS, and FXS motorcycles.
The Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) may have the wrong vehicle model information, possibly causing the ABS to function improperly.
If the ABS does not function properly in a braking event, there is an increased risk of a crash.
61 units are affected.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
H&H Sports Protection Recalls TORC T-55 V2 Low Profile Half Helmets That May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact and May Not Stay Secured To Head During a Motorcycle Crash
H&H Sports Protection (H&H) is recalling certain TORC T-55 V2 low profile half helmets, sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL.
These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. Additionally, the helmets may not stay secured to head during a motorcycle crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
A helmet that fails to meet the safety requirements can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
7,506 units are affected.
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Sunday, March 12, 2017
Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Lighthouse Tavern, Waretown, NJ, on March 12, 2017
Sunday, March 5, 2017
Polar Bear Grand Tour Motorcycle Run to Bahr's Landing, Highlands, NJ, on March 5, 2017
Friday, March 3, 2017
Yamaha Recalls 2015-2016 YZF-R3 Motorcycles. Water Can Enter and Corrode the Ignition Switch Resulting In an Unexpected Engine Stall.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles.
Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
14,320 units are affected.
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
Yamaha Recalls 2015-2016 YZF-R3 Motorcycles For Engine Vibration That Can Cause the Fuel Tank Mounting Bracket To Contact the Fuel Tank, Which Over Time, May Result In the Tank Leaking Fuel
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles.
In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
14,320 units are affected.
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