During installation, the fuel pump O-ring may have been twisted, reducing the sealing performance and possibly resulting in a fuel leak.
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
6,928 units are affected.
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During assembly the resin that fills the rear brake stop lamp switch may have adhered to the internal contacts, which can prevent the brake lamp from illuminating.
If the brake lights do not illuminate, it can increase the risk of a crash.
191 units are affected.
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When upshifting between first and second gear, if the rider fails to engage second gear, a neutral condition will exist and may cause very high engine RPM. If the rider then shifts into second gear without disengaging the clutch, the motorcycle's chain may stretch or break.
If the drive chain breaks, the motorcycle will lose power, increasing the risk of a crash.
3,097 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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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 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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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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The affected motorcycles may leak brake fluid from the front brake calipers.
600 units are affected.
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The affected hardware kits are for installing accessory backrests on 2006-2015 Suzuki VZR1800 (Boulevard M109R) motorcycles. The mounting hardware kits may include four 110mm bolts instead of two 75mm bolts and two 95mm bolts.
If the backrest is installed with bolts that are too long, the mounting bolts may contact the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
308 units are affected.
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If a gear is missed while upshifting, the strain applied to the drive chain after the next shift may cause the rear axle to move, damaging the left-side drive chain adjuster. If the drive chain adjuster gets damaged, the drive chain may come off, removing power to the rear wheel, and increasing the risk of a crash.
23,073 units are affected.
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In the affected vehicles, a drive chain link may not have been riveted by the supplier when being manufactured.
103 units are affected.
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In combination with older brake fluid, corrosion of the brake piston inside of the front brake master cylinder generates gas that may result in a reduction of fluid pressure transmission to the front brake.
As a result, front braking power may be reduced increasing the risk of a crash.
210,228 units are affected.
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Due to a manufacturing error, the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) may malfunction and lose anti-lock functionality.
The anti-lock function may not perform properly allowing for wheel lock up and skidding, increasing the risk of a crash.
2561 units are affected.
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