Water may get into the left-hand combination switch on the handlebar and cause the turn signal switch and the headlight switch to malfunction.
If the turn signal and headlight switches do not function properly, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
1,242 units are affected.
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The engine may stall if the throttle is open or closed quickly while the clutch lever is pulled in.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
2,824 units are affected.
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A wire for the charging system may rub against a bracket for the ABS modulator, potentially resulting in an electrical short.
An electrical short could cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
541 units are affected.
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The wiring harness for the hazard warning lights may be pulled and strained during normal steering action.
The pulled wires may cause the wires to pull loose from the connector resulting in a loss of the hazard warning lights, reducing the motorcycles visibility when hazard warning lights are wanted, increasing the risk of a crash.
635 units are affected.
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These alarms have an internal nickel hydride battery that may leak.
The battery may leak onto the unprotected circuit board below it, possibly causing the engine to stall, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
225 units are affected.
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During use, the heated hand grips may expand and cause the throttle to stick open.
If the throttle sticks open, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
1,390 units are affected.
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Under certain conditions, the brake levers may contact the handlebar before maximum braking force is applied.
Without the ability to apply maximum front braking, the distance needed to stop the motorcycle may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
119 units are affected.
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The wiring in the fuel tank that powers the fuel pump may have damaged insulation and, as a result, fuel may enter the wiring and travel down the harness, outside of the tank and drip from the connector at the main harness.
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source such as an electrical short, increases the risk of a fire.
120 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
If the piston rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
566 units are affected.
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The side stand pivot bolt may fracture.
If the side stand pivot bolt fractures, the motorcycle may fall when parked on the side stand, increasing the risk of injury to someone nearby.
2,180 units are affected.
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The engine control unit may improperly activate the fuel injectors.
Improper signalling to, and activation of, the fuel injectors could cause the engine to unexpectedly lose power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The number of affected units has not been reported.
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In the affected motorcycles, the electronic control unit (ECU) hardware and software may improperly detect the motorcycle's throttle position resulting in the motorcycle shutting down.
2800 units are affected.
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If the fuel tank leaks, the unexpected fuel loss may lead to an engine stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may also result in a fire.
513 units are affected.
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Without the guide, the cables may move freely and become trapped in the steering stop, impeding the steering operation and affecting the driver's ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
652 units are affected.
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As a result of the incorrect spring, the transmission may inadvertently shift out of gear while the motorcycle is moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
349 units are affected.
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The operator may think the motorcycle is in neutral while the motorcycle is in gear. This could lead to unintended movement of the motorcycle and a possible crash.
279 units are affected.
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Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture. If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
3799 units are affected.
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The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.
250 units are affected.
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These motorcycles were produced with a label bearing incorrect tire data which fails to conform to the labeling requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars," and they fail to comply with the certification requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
244 units are affected.
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