The secondary clutch actuator cylinder may leak fluid internally and the clutch master cylinder may lose the ability to generate enough lift to disengage the clutch.
If the clutch cannot be disengaged it can result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
177,636 units are affected.
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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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The engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.
An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
1,902 units are affected.
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Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the accelerator position sensor (APS) and throttle position sensor (TPS) connect to the electronic control unit (ECU). This may cause corrosion on the wires, preventing the engine from returning to idle after the throttle is released.
If the engine does not return to idle when the throttle is released, it can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
4,736 units are affected.
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The wiring harness may have been inappropriately installed, potentially resulting in damage to the wiring harness and affecting the operation of safety components such as the exterior lighting, horn, and instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 123, "Motorcycle Control Displays."
Lack of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to traffic. A non-functioning horn can cause the inability to alert traffic of an impending crash, and a non-functioning instrument panel will not display the speed or fuel level. A damaged wiring harness can also result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
505 units are affected.
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The pin for the center stand spring may have been improperly welded, and, as a result, the pin may shift or fall off resulting in the spring detaching and the center stand dropping to the ground unexpectedly and dragging while riding.
The dragging center stand can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
390 units are affected.
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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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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.
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The software for the throttle control may fault if the throttle is rolled forward past the closed position, possibly resulting in a motorcycle stall.
215 units are affected.
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The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.
If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
3,493 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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Over time, repeated use and loading of the side stand could cause damage to the side stand and the motorcycle's frame.
Damage to the side stand and/or frame may result in the motorcycle unexpectedly falling over while it is stationary, increasing the risk of injury.
2,376 units are affected.
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The Airbox blow-by and fuel tank overfill hoses may be routed too close to the exhaust manifold, which may cause the hoses to melt.
If the hoses melt, it can cause a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
1,462 units are affected.
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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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Fuel may spray out of the gas tank when the tank cap is opened.
If fuel spills out of the tank when it is opened, it can increase the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
692 units are affected.
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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.
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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.
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Cell pouches in the battery packs may wear from contact with the holders, allowing humidity to enter the pouch and cause an electrical short within the battery.
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire.
218 units are affected.
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A high impact force may cause the transmission gears to break during shifting.
If the transmission gears break it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
3,964 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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