In the event of a crash, the seatbelt retractor on the side opposite of the impact may separate, preventing the seatbelt from locking.
In the event of a crash, if the seat belt does not lock, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing their risk of injury.
10,658 units are affected.
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The driver-seat and passenger-seat seat belt and seat back anchoring bracket may have been improperly welded. Additionally, differences in the seat assembly may prevent proper latching of the seat slider, allowing the driver's seat to move unexpectedly.
If the seat belt buckle or seat back detach from the seat base, there would be an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash. If the driver's seat unexpectedly moves, it can cause the driver to lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
24,235 units are affected.
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If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.
A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
26,182 units are affected.
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The affected vehicles previously had their rear swingarms replaced during the remedy of NHTSA recall number 16V-255. The replacement swingarms may have been installed without the sealing grommets installed, potentially resulting in road debris contaminating the rear wheel speed sensor.
Contamination of the rear speed sensor will disable the ABS and Traction/Stability Control, increasing the risk of a crash.
8,962 units are affected.
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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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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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In the affected motorcycles, the upper pinion bearing may fail on the steering rack assembly, resulting in the pinion gear disengaging from the steering rack.
If the steering pinion gear disengages from the steering rack, a loss of steering control could result.
1,896 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may be equipped with roll hoops that do not meet hardness specifications.
If the roll hoops do not meet strength specifications, in the event of a rollover crash they may not provide proper protection, increasing the risk of a personal injury.
1577 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with the transmission shift drum detent roller spring incorrectly installed.
If the roller spring is incorrectly installed, the transmission may not shift as intended, potentially causing the operator to lose control, increasing the risk of a crash.
122 units are affected.
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"The pulse of the new Indian Motorcycle Thunder Stroke 111 powered to life Friday night in front of a packed house at Dirty Harry’s on Main Street when elated American Picker Mike Wolfe flipped the switch. After whetting the appetite of the public with sound bites of the first Polaris-developed Indian V-Twin over the course of the last few months as the Indian display traveled across the country with the IMS, the striking new powerplant with the ribbed heads was a hit with the large Bike Week crowd gathered to witness this next evolution of Indian Motorcycles." -- Bryan Harley, Cruiser Editor, MotorcycleUSA.comRead the complete article.
The history of Indian Motorcycles over the years can be found in my article, Indian Motorcycles. Also, check out my movie review, The World's Fastest Indian - A Review to learn more about Burt Monro and his world record riding an Indian motorcycle in 1967.
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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