In the forks of the affected motorcycles, the threaded connection between the piston rod and fork cap may not have been sufficiently tightened and therefore the piston rod could become stuck within the fork leg.
If the piston rod detaches within the fork leg, the front suspension could malfunction and destabilize the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
36 units are affected.
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The affected helmets failed in penetration testing due to inadequate material in the helmet shell. Thus, these helmets fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle helmets."
The wearer of the helmet may not be adequately protected, increasing the risk of personal injury during a vehicle crash.
974 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode.
If the threads corrode, a sudden loss of brake fluid could result, causing a loss of the front brakes, and increasing the risk of a crash.
19,015 units are affected.
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The helmets do not meet the minimum performance requirements of the penetration test in ambient and high temperatures. Thus, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
The helmets may not adequately protect a rider in the event of a crash.
540 units are affected.
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The helmet retention systems failed during high temperature testing. Also, the required labeling may not be found on the helmets. Thus, these helmets do not meet the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218 "Motorcycle helmets."
Failed helmet restraints can increase the risk of serious personal injury to the occupant.
1,172 units are affected.
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The affected helmets fail to meet the minimum safety requirements set forth in Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
Helmets that do not comply with minimum safety standards may not offer the protection intended by the safety standards and accordingly increase the risk of injury to the user in the event of a crash.
15,871 units are affected.
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The affected part number is ST-222 and includes sizes extra small, small, and medium. These helmets may not meet the impact attenuation and penetration requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
In the event of a crash, the helmet may not adequately protect the wearer, increasing the risk of personal injury.
246 units are affected.
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The affected helmets failed the sample test for single impact. Thus, these helmets fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle helmets."
In the event of a vehicle crash, the rider could face serious injury if there is significant impact.
4,074 units are affected.
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The metal ring on the retention strap may separate in high heat conditions. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Systems (FMVSS) No. 218, "Motorcycle Helmets."
A helmet that may not remain secure increases the risk of injury to the user in the event of a crash.
972 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 affected motorcycles have a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston. This piston may not provide the proper support and may allow a tear in the primary cup.
If the primary cup develops a tear it will decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
1,560 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles contain an air induction pipe and hose which may fail after prolonged periods of high RPM operation. The air induction hose may melt causing hot exhaust gases to leak from the hose.
A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
4,776 units are affected.
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The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without lamp-outage detection for the front turn signals. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Without the turn signal lamp outage indicator, the rider may not be aware that a front turn signal is not working. And without working front turn signals, there is an increased risk of a crash.
4,688 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, the positive battery cable may be pinched between the seat base and seat bracket.
If the battery cable is pinched, it may chafe and short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
3,100 units are affected.
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The resin bracket inside the fuel pump of the affected motorcycles may swell, interfere with the impeller, and potentially lead to a fuel pump failure.
10,076 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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The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.
If the wheels have insufficient hardness, the wheels may loosen and/or air may leak from around the tire bead.
28 units are affected.
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Due to low ground clearance, the engine oil pan may hit the road or an object in the road.
Impacts to the engine oil pan could cause the oil drain bolt to push through the engine oil pan, resulting in an engine oil leak. The oil leak may cause a loss of rear-wheel traction, increasing the risk of a crash.
230 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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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 motorcycles, the four bolts that secure the two cable guides on either side of the headstock do not contain threadlock. As a result, the bolts could loosen. If the bolts loosen, steering movement could be restricted, increasing the risk of a crash.
1368 units are affected.
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The fuel tank filler neck may be insufficiently flat, preventing the fuel cap from sealing properly.
If the fuel cap doesn't properly seal, fuel may leak, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
1384 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, a component in the clutch master cylinder may fail, reducing the pressure available to keep the clutch disengaged.
If the clutch does not remain disengaged, the motorcycle may creep forward while the rider intends to be stopped, increasing the risk of a crash.
105,746 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, certain optional performance electronic control module calibrations may allow higher engine rpms that could result in engine vibrations that cause the ignition switch to move from the "IGN" (ignition on) to "ACC" (accessory only) position, which will shut the engine off.
3361 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may have a headlight harness that is too short and when the handlebars are turned fully to the left or right the harness may break near the coupler or coupler may disconnect from the headlight bulb.
5300 units are affected.
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The rear brakes of the affected motorcycles may drag after the brakes are released.
A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.
126,000 units are affected.
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The affected scooters may have a faulty engine control unit (ECU) which can cause the engine to stall without warning.
800 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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The affected motorcycles were manufactured without a lamp that illuminates only when the brake fluid level is low. As such, these vehicles do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 122a, "Motorcycle Brake Systems."
235 units are affected.
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The affected scooters have a fuel line that may leak.
305 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, the rear brake pedal mounting bolt may loosen, allowing the rear brake pedal to detach from the motorcycle.
649 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may have been assembled with the front brake line positioned so that it can be pinched between the fuel tank and frame causing the front brake fluid pressure to increase.
A pinched brake line will increase the front brake fluid pressure, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up, increasing the risk of a crash.
66,421 units are affected.
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In the affected vehicles, the camshaft chain tensioner may not function properly, resulting in an engine stall.
1360 units are affected.
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The affected vehicles have a Dynamic Electronic Suspension Adjustment (ESA) rear shock absorber. The piston rod within the rear shock absorber can break without warning, causing loss of stability.
950 units are affected.
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The affected kits may have an excess of chrome plating on the brake lever which could prevent the full return of the front brake master cylinder piston.
209 units are affected.
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The featured seminar speakers for 2014 are Alonzo Bodden, Comedian and Rider, "Touring to Track Days - We All Ride," Maggie McNally, MSF Rider Coach and AMA Board Member, "Girls Can't Do What?" Fred Rau, "We've Come a Long Way, Baby...," and Greg Drevenstedt, Rider Magazine Road Test Editor, "Two-Wheeled Time Machine." Where else can you go to hear such outstanding personalities in one place? Only at Americade!
It's a little late to find a place to stay for the whole week but day trips can be fun too.
Read my article on Americade for more details including a link to the Americade Website.
Also, to find out how to have a good time at Americade, check out my feature, Ten Ways to Enjoy Americade.
Pressure inside the transmission may cause the transmission output seal to be pushed out of place. Oil may then leak from the transmission onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
1420 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, the threaded bolt used to secure the swingarm pin may fail.
223 units are affected.
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The left handlebar switch may not get power from its connection at the dashboard, preventing the horn, instrument panel display, high beam and right turn signals from functioning.
2,083 units are affected.
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The crankcase may have been machined incorrectly causing insufficient clearance between the crankshaft and crankcase, causing the engine to unexpectedly seize.
872 units are affected.
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Suspension variances may affect the gas tank mounting angle causing the fuel level sensor to read inaccurately.
The gauge inaccuracy may cause the motorcycle to run out of fuel unexpectedly.
9,102 units are affected.
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Due to a possible manufacturing defect, the motor rotor may contact the stator while riding.
94 units are affected.
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Water may enter the side-stand switch preventing the motorcycle from starting or potentially shutting off the motorcycle while it is being ridden.
4453 units are affected.
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The rocker arm shaft retaining bolts may have been manufactured incorrectly resulting in the bolts loosening during engine operation. A loose bolt will initially result in a slow leak of engine oil, but if not addressed, the bolt can come out of the cylinder head entirely.
6954 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing in the headlight bulb socket which could cause the socket to overheat, melt and cause the headlight to malfunction.
24,000 units are affected.
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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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The affected motorcycles have controller firmware that, as a result of certain system faults, may shut off power to the motor.
A sudden loss of power to the motor may increase the risk of a crash.
667 units are affected.
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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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