The piston within the Brembo front brake master cylinder may fail.
If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
2,361 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from filler cap area of the fuel tank.
A fuel leak increases the risk of fire or injury to the rider.
718 units are affected.
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The preformed fuel hose can develop small holes or cracks, potentially causing a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
487 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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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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The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank.
A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
640 units are affected.
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In the forks of the affected motorcycles, the threaded connection between the piston rod and fork cap may not have been sufficiently tightened and therefore the piston rod could become stuck within the fork leg.
If the piston rod detaches within the fork leg, the front suspension could malfunction and destabilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
249 units are affected.
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In the forks of the affected motorcycles, the threaded connection between the piston rod and fork cap may not have been sufficiently tightened and therefore the piston rod could become stuck within the fork leg.
If the piston rod detaches within the fork leg, the front suspension could malfunction and destabilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
36 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, the rear brake pedal mounting bolt may loosen, allowing the rear brake pedal to detach from the motorcycle.
649 units are affected.
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"BMW and KTM each sold around 100,000 motorcycles in 2012, while Husqvarna moved almost 11,000 units. That 15.7-percent growth for Husky apparently was not good enough for BMW. From BMW’s press release: 'In the context of changing motorcycle markets, demographic trends and increasing environmental demands, BMW Motorrad will expand its product offering to exploit future growth potential. The focus of the realignment will be on urban mobility and e-mobility.' Translation: Maybe the company was wrong to think it could get yuppies to like dirtbikes?" -- John Burns, CycleWorld.comRead more.
Due to the supplier's manufacturing inconsistencies, the preformed fuel hoses may develop cracks or holes at either end. During use, the fuel hoses, located between the fuel tank and the throttle body fuel rail, may allowing fuel to leak.
1181 units are affected.
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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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