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Showing posts with label motorcycle equipment recalls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motorcycle equipment recalls. Show all posts

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Fuel Helmets Recalls 2015-2017 Open Face Motorcycle Helmets. These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer's Head In the Event Of an Impact.

Fuel Helmets (Fuel) is recalling certain Open Face helmets, part number SH-OF0016 in size Large and SH-OF0017 in size Extra Large manufactured June 2015-April 2017.

The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact, and an object may penetrate the helmet.

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.

20,009 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Akoury Recalls AK AK88S Motorcycle Helmets. These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact During a Motorcycle Crash.

Akoury is recalling certain AK AK88S motorcycle helmets, sizes XS, S, M, L, and XL.

These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash.

As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

A helmet that does not adequately protect the wearer from an impact can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

108 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Honda Recalls Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand Kit For 2016-2018 Africa Twin Motorcycles. The Circlip Can Break Allowing the Centerstand To Detach.

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand Kits, part number 08M70-MJP-G50, sold for possible installation on 2016-2018 Africa Twin motorcycles. The circlip can break allowing the centerstand to detach.

If the centerstand detaches while moving, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. If the centerstand detaches while the motorcycle is parked on the centerstand, the motorcycle can fall over, increasing the risk of injury.

2,933 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Badass Helmet Company Recalls Trooper TR001.6 Motorcycle Helmets Since These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact During a Motorcycle Crash

Badass Helmet Company (Badass) is recalling certain Trooper motorcycle helmets, model TR001.6, in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, and 2XL.

These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash and they may not stay secured to the rider's head. Additionally, the label inside the helmet may be incorrect in that it does not list the actual helmet manufacturer and does not list the model of the helmet. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

762 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Badass Helmet Company Recalls Metalhead 2.5 Motorcycle Helmets Since These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact During a Motorcycle Crash

Badass Helmet Company (Badass Helmet) is recalling certain Metalhead 2.5 helmets. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these vehicles 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.

64 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Saturday, April 14, 2018

Badass Helmet Company Recalls Rogue Motorcycle Helmets Since These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact During a Motorcycle Crash

Badass Helmet Company (Badass Helmet) is recalling certain Rogue helmets.

These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these vehicles 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.

134 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, April 13, 2018

Brembo Recalls Motorcycle Front Brake Master Cylinders For Cracks

Brembo S.p.A. (Brembo) is recalling certain motorcycle front brake master cylinders, part numbers 10.4623.62 and 10.4623.63. The piston within the front brake master cylinder may crack and fail.

If the front brake master cylinder piston fails, the loss of front braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.

80,081 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Monday, March 26, 2018

BMW Motorcycles Recalls Accessory Windscreens That Have Extra Tinting That May Reduce the Rider's Visibility

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain Accessory Windscreens, sold for installation on various motorcycles. Specifically being recalled is Windscreen model number 831917, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F700GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8544629, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8546224, sold for use on model year 2014-2018 S1000R motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8551929, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 S1000XR motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8554726, sold for use on model year 2013-2018 R1200GS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8556927, sold for use on model year 2015-2018 R1200RS motorcycles, Windscreen model number 8559548, sold for use on model year 2017-2018 R1200GS motorcycles and Windscreen model number 8561755, sold for use on model year 2012-2018 F800GS motorcycles.

These windscreens have extra tinting on them that may reduce the rider's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 205, "Glazing Materials."

The darker windscreen can inhibit the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

1,571 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, February 23, 2018

Fuel Helmets Recalls SH-HHGL1 Small Motorcycle Helmets For a Strap That May Fail In Low Or High Temperatures

Fuel Helmets (Fuel) is recalling certain SH-HHGL1 helmets, size small.

The strap that secures the helmet to the rider's head may fail in low or high temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

If the helmet strap fails to keep the helmet secured in the event of a crash, the rider has an increased risk of injury.

0 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Dainese Recalls Model AGV 580 Motorcycle Helmets Since Glue Applied to Screws Securing Chin Base Components May Have Contacted Chin Base and Caused It To Deteriorate Prematurely

Dainese S.p.A (Dainese) is recalling certain AGV Carbon Modular motorcycle full-face, flip-up helmets, model AGV 580.

The glue applied to the screws that secure the chin bar components together may have contacted the chin base polycarbonate material causing it to deteriorate prematurely.

The deteriorated polycarbonate material may result in the chin base detaching during an impact, increasing the risk of injury.

325 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Silverstone Recalls Ride Eazy Trimless Motorcycle Helmets. These Helmets May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact During a Motorcycle Crash.

Silverstone Associates LLC (Silverstone) is recalling certain Ride Eazy Trimless helmets in sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL.

These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a head impact during a motorcycle crash. As such, these vehicles 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.

620 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, September 22, 2017

BMW Recalls Accessory Turn Signals Manufactured For 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles Since These Accessory Turn Signals May Be Insufficiently Visible To Other Drivers

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain accessory turn signals manufactured for 2006-2017 R1200GS, 2007-2008 and 2010-2017 R1200GS Adventure, 2017 F700GS and F800GS, 2013-2017 F800GT, 2015-2016 F800R, 2014-2017 F800GS Adventure, 2014-2016 S1000R, 2015-2017 R1200R, 2016-2017 R1200RS, and 2010-2017 S1000RR motorcycles.

As designed, these accessory turn signals may be insufficiently visible to other drivers, and, as such, fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

9,000 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, May 26, 2017

Daytona Helmets International (Daytona) Recalls Skull Cap D1, D3, and D6 Helmets Since They May Not Adequately Protect the Wearer In the Event Of a Head Impact During a Motorcycle Crash

Daytona Helmets International (Daytona) is recalling certain Skull Cap D1, D3 and D6 Helmets in sizes 3XS through 4XL. These helmets may not adequately protect the wearer in the event of a 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, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer, increasing their risk of injury.

2,454 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

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.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

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.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Triumph Recalls Triumph S 4 Alarm Kits and Immobilizers made by Datatool. This alarm was sold for aftermarket use on certain Trophy, Trophy SE, Tiger 1050, Daytona 675, Rocket III, Tiger 800, Tiger 900, Tiger 955, Daytona 600, Daytona 650, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint ST, Sprint RS, America 790, Daytona 955i, Speed Triple 955i, Thunderbird, Street Triple, Bonneville 865cc, Thruxton 865cc, Bonneville T100 865cc, America/Speedmaster, Speed Triple 1050i, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint GT 1050 ABS, Speed Triple, T100, Street Twin, T120, Thruxton/R and Tiger Explorer motorcycles. These alarms have an internal nickel hydride battery that may leak.

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain Triumph S 4 Alarm Kits and Immobilizers made by Datatool. This alarm was sold for aftermarket use on certain Trophy, Trophy SE, Tiger 1050, Daytona 675, Rocket III, Tiger 800, Tiger 900, Tiger 955, Daytona 600, Daytona 650, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint ST, Sprint RS, America 790, Daytona 955i, Speed Triple 955i, Thunderbird, Street Triple, Bonneville 865cc, Thruxton 865cc, Bonneville T100 865cc, America/Speedmaster, Speed Triple 1050i, Sprint ST 1050, Sprint GT 1050 ABS, Speed Triple, T100, Street Twin, T120, Thruxton/R and Tiger Explorer motorcycles.

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.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Vega Helmet Corporation Recalls XTA and XTA Touring Motorcycle Helmets For Inadequately Protecting the User's Head In the Event Of an Impact

Vega Helmet Corporation (Vega) is recalling certain motorcycle half helmets, models XTA and XTA Touring in sizes L, XL, and XXL, manufactured from February 2013 through December 2014.

The affected helmets may not adequately protect the user's head in the event of an impact such as can happen during a crash. As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer increasing the risk of injury.

1,053 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Thursday, August 11, 2016

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is Recalling Coast to Coast Accessory Passenger Seats That Fit Can-Am Spyder F-3 Motorcycles Since the Seat May Not Activate a Switch That Changes the Vehicle Stability System to Compensate For a Passenger Being On Board

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) is recalling certain Coast to Coast accessory passenger seats, manufactured November 18, 2015, to April 4, 2016, and sold for use on Can-Am Spyder F3-series motorcycles.

When a passenger is sitting on the accessory seat, the seat may not activate a switch that changes the vehicle stability system to compensate for a passenger being on board.

If the vehicle stability system is not altered, the operator may lose control of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

111 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Ontario Recalls EVOS Full Face Modular Motorcycle Helmets for Inadequately Protecting the Wearer's Head in an Impact and for Missing Label Information

1888653 Ontario Inc. (Ontario) is recalling certain EVOS Full Face Modular Helmets, model number ST-818-6F-L, size Large, manufactured June 8, 2014, to July 10, 2014.

The affected helmets may not adequately protect the wearer's head in the event of an impact.

Additionally, these helmets may be missing or have incomplete information regarding the manufacturer's name as well be missing the words "Certified" and "FMVSS No. 218." As such, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."

Helmets that do not properly protect the wearer's head can increase the risk of injury to the wearer in the event of a crash. Missing labeling information reduces the user's possibility of identifying the helmet in the event of a safety recall.

94 units are affected.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.

Friday, July 8, 2016

Triumph Motorcycles Recalls Accessory Adjustable Brake Levers Sold as Part of an Aftermarket Lever Replacement Kit, Part Number A2021334, and Intended for Installation on 2016 and 2017 Thruxton 1200, Street Twin, Bonneville T120, and Bonneville T120 Black Motorcycles. These Replacement Levers May Touch the Handlebars Before Maximum Braking Force is Applied.

Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD (Triumph) is recalling certain accessory Adjustable Brake Levers, sold as part of an aftermarket lever replacement kit, part number A2021334. These brake levers are intended for installation on 2016 and 2017 Thruxton 1200, Street Twin, Bonneville T120, and Bonneville T120 Black motorcycles.

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.

Check out my Motorcycle Equipment Recalls feature for more details.