In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
45,153 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles may leak fuel from the threaded inserts at the rear of the gas tank.
A fuel leak from the threaded inserts, in the presence of an ignition source, may increase the risk of a fire.
640 units are affected.
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The affected motorcycles have saddlebag mounting receptacles that may not adequately secure the saddlebags to the motorcycle.
If a saddlebag is not adequately secured, it may separate from the motorcycle while riding, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
185,272 units are affected.
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In the affected motorcycles, the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, may become damaged and short circuit due to insufficient heat resistance.
If the stator coil is not insulated, the motorcycle will not charge and the battery will go dead, causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.
12,721 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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