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Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012 . Due to an incorrect assembly tolerance, the Uniball bearing on the damper rod eyelet could slip out of its seat on the Ohlins steering damper. The steering damper can detach from its mounting point which [...]

August 20th, 2012 | Posted in Recalls | Read More »

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 1199 Panigale motorcycles manufactured from March 16, 2012, through July 12, 2012. Screws that secure the steering damper to the steering head could fall out due to an insufficient amount of Loctite applied to the threads. The steering damper can detach from the steering head which can lead [...]

August 20th, 2012 | Posted in Recalls | Read More »

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Diavel motorcycles

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Diavel motorcycles manufactured from May 25, 2012, through June 28, 2012. The side stand may bend or break.The side stand could bend or break in the pivot area, allowing the motorcycle to fall over, increasing the risk of personal injury to the operator or others near the motorcycle. [...]

August 13th, 2012 | Posted in Recalls | Read More »

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ZX-10R (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL/JCF/JCFL/KCF/KCFL) ‘NINJA’ motorcycles

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ZX-10R (ZX1000JBF/JBFL/KBF/KBFL/JCF/JCFL/KCF/KCFL) ‘NINJA’ motorcycles. Engine oil may leak from the crankcase at the starter mounting point and pool on top of the crankcase. Continued use in this condition can allow oil to spill over onto the rear tire. If oil spills onto the rear tire, there is an [...]

August 13th, 2012 | Posted in Recalls | Read More »

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles

Kawasaki is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 Concours 14 (ZG1400 A/B/C/D) motorcycles. Due to a gap between the brake pedal and guard, small stone or debris can become trapped, creating a brake drag. This can cause the rear brake to overheat, leading to rear brake damage and lock-up or failure of the rear brakes. The [...]

July 30th, 2012 | Posted in Recalls | Read More »

Zero motorcycles, inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012 S, DS, X, XU, and XU-LSM motorcycles

Zero motorcycles, inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2012 S, DS, X, XU, and XU-LSM motorcycles. Insufficient weatherproofing may cause a short circuit of the battery management system when subjected to wet conditions, resulting in the motorcycle inadvertently losing power. Sudden loss of power can lead to a crash and potential injury or death [...]

July 13th, 2012 | Posted in Recalls | Read More »

Zero motorcycles, inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S, XU, and DS motorcycles, model year 2011 MXD, and XD motorcycles and 2012 X motorcycles

Zero motorcycles, inc. (Zero) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 S, XU, and DS motorcycles, model year 2011 MXD, and XD motorcycles and 2012 X motorcycles. The brake light switch at the front brake lever may not activate until significant brake lever travel occurs. The brake light may not activate when a moderate [...]

July 13th, 2012 | Posted in Recalls | Read More »

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 Panigale motorcycles

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 Panigale motorcycles because of an incorrect screw used to retain the swingarm to the rear suspension linkage. If the linkage detaches from the swingarm, catastrophic suspension collapse would occur and adversely affect the ability to safely handle the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. Ducati will notify [...]

June 29th, 2012 | Posted in Recalls | Read More »

Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 GSX-R1000 motorcycles

Due to loose bolts the side stand interlock switch may fail. On the GSX-R1000 models, failure of the switch will terminate the ignition circuit. As a result, the engine will stop running, increasing the risk of a crash. Suzuki will notify owners, and Suzuki dealers will replace the side stand interlock switch bolts, free of [...]

June 8th, 2012 | Posted in Recalls | Read More »

Ducati is recalling certain model year 2012 848, Streetfighter, Hypermotard, Multistrada, and Monster motorcycles

The friction material may detach from the backing plate of the rear brake pads. If the friction material detaches, there would be a sudden loss of rear brake efficiency, increasing the stopping distance and increasing the risk of a crash. Ducati will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace, as necessary, the rear brake [...]

May 9th, 2012 | Posted in Recalls | Read More »