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Pan America recalled for grab rail | Fireblade/CMX1100 radiator cap recall

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Motorcycle Recall Notice – HD Pan America

PRA No. – REC-005016
Campaign number – 0178
Original published date – 21 December 2021

Supplier details – Harley-Davidson Australia Pty Limited
Contact name – Harley Davidson Australia
Contact phone – 02 9886 0600
Contact email – [email protected]
Contact website – https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/index.html

HARLEY DAVIDSON RA1250S Pan America Motorcycles 2021

Year range – 2020 – 2021

Affected units – 390

See the VIN List.

What are the defects?

If the passenger grab rail is used while deploying the centre stand the seat base may become loose. As a result, it could cause the passenger grab rail to fracture.

What are the hazards?

If the handhold portion fractures while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury or death to the passenger or/and rider and other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners can contact their nearest Harley-Davidson dealer immediately to arrange a service. The dealer will replace the affected seat base with an updated part at no charge.

To find a local dealership, visit https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/tools/find-a-dealer.html

2021 Honda CMX1100 Rebel

Motorcycle Recall Notice – Honda Fireblade/CMX1100

PRA No. – REC-005023
Campaign number – 3ME
Original published date – 23 December 2021

Supplier details – HONDA AUSTRALIA MOTORCYCLE AND POWER EQUIPMENT PTY. LTD.
Contact name – Customer Relations Department
Contact phone – 1300 559 846
Contact email – [email protected]
Contact website – https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus

Honda CMX1100 and CBR1000SPL

Year range – 2021
Affected units – 109

See the VIN List.

What are the defects?

Due to a manufacturing issue with the moulding of the radiator cap, coolant fluid may leak from radiator reservoir tank.

What are the hazards?

A loss of coolant may cause the engine to overheat and if coolant fluid leaks onto the tyres it could result in the operator losing control of the vehicle. This increases the risk of an accident and may cause serious injury or death to the rider and other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners can contact their nearest Honda Motorcycle Dealer and arrange for their motorcycle to be inspected and repaired, free of charge.

Owners will need to be able to provide the Dealer the VIN to enable the Dealer to order the necessary parts to repair the vehicle.

2021 Honda CBR1000RR-R SP Fireblade

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GasGas EC & Husqvarna FE/TE recalls for brake pins

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Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – REC-004999
Campaign number – TI 13_1952218
Original published date – 25 November 2021

Supplier details – KTM Australia Pty Ltd
Contact name – KTM Australia Customer Service
Contact phone – 1800 644 771
Contact email – [email protected]
Contact website – https://www.gasgas.com/en-au.html

GASGAS EC 250, EC 300, EC 250F and EC 350F

Year range – 2020 – 2021

Affected units – 1,277

See the VIN List.

2021 Husqvarna FE 350

Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – REC-005000
Campaign number – TI 13_1952219
Original published date – 25 November 2021

Supplier details – HQVA PTY LTD
Contact name – KTM Group Customer Service
Contact phone – 1800 644 771
Contact email – [email protected]
Contact website – https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/en-au.html

HUSQVARNA FE (capacity – 250 , 350 , 450 , 501)
& TE (capacity 150i , 250i , 300i)

Year range – 2021

Affected units – 1,512

See the VIN list.

What are the defects?

If the current locking split pins used for mounting and securing the brake pad holding bracket in the front and rear caliper are fitted incorrectly or in the wrong direction the locking pins can come out and no longer secure the brake pad holding bracket.

This can cause the brake pad holding bracket to become detached resulting in a loss of braking performance.

What are the hazards?

A reduction or loss in breaking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to the rider and/or passenger or other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners can contact an authorised dealer ASAP to make an appointment to have the recall performed free of charge.

NOTE: This NEW recall campaign action replaces the previous recall bulletin which required a check of the locking split pins used for mounting and securing the front brake pad holding bracket in the caliper and may have been positioned (fitted) in the wrong direction.

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Harley Sportsters recalled for possible brake light issue

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Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – REC-004985
Campaign number – 0125
Original published date – 8 November 2021

Supplier details – Harley-Davidson Australia Pty Ltd
Contact name – Harley-Davidson Australia Dealer
Contact phone – 02 9886 0600
Contact email – [email protected]
Contact website – https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/index.html

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL883R & XL1200R

Year range – 2003-2005

Affected units – 74

See the VIN List.

What are the defects?

The brake light may remain illuminated when the front brakes are not applied.

What are the hazards?

If this occurs the traffic behind the vehicle will be unable to identify whether the motorcycle is actually braking. This may lead to an accident causing injury or death to the rider and/or passenger and/or other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected motorcycles can contact their nearest Harley-Davidson Australia dealer immediately and arrange an appointment to have the master cylinder rebuilt free of charge.

To find a local dealership, visit https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/tools/find-a-dealer.html

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Recall round-up | Ducati Monster/Hyper | Royal Enfield 350-500s

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Motorcycle Recall Notice

Ducati Monster 1200 & Monster 821

Model Variants: Monster 1200 (MA); Monster 1200 R (MA); Monster 1200 S (MA)
Monster 821 (M6); Monster 821 (MH)

Year range – 2014 – 2020

Affected units – 85

Click here for VIN List.

PRA No. – REC-004957
Campaign number – CR217
Original published date – 29 September 2021

Supplier details – Ducati Motor Holding SpA
Contact name – Authorised Ducati Dealers
Contact phone – 1300 112 606
Contact email – [email protected]
Contact website – www.ducati.com/au/en/company/customer-service

What are the defects?

The rear brake hoses may not meet manufacturing specifications and could be susceptible to heat damage, which may result in a sudden loss of rear braking performance. The front brake will continue to function as expected.

What are the hazards?

A loss of rear breaking performance will increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to rider and/or passenger or other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners will be notified by Ducati and can contact a local Ducati Service or Authorised Ducati Dealer to have an appointment arranged to replace the rear brake components free of charge.

Owners can also use the Ducati VIN look-up at https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/service-maintenance/recall-campaign.

Ducati Hypermotard SP UC HighMotorcycle Recall Notice

Ducati Hypermotard 950 SP

Year range – 2019

Affected units – 11

Click here for VIN List.

PRA No. – REC-004966
Campaign number – CR220
Original published date – 5 October 2021

Supplier details – Ducati Motor Holding SpA
Contact name – Ducati Support
Contact phone – 1300 112 606
Contact email – [email protected]
Contact website – https://www.ducati.com/au/en/company/customer-service

What are the defects?

The side stand mounting bracket may become damaged over time and fail when the motorcycle is parked.

What are the hazards?

If this occurs, the motorcycle may fall over increasing the risk of injury to the rider and/or passenger or bystanders.

What should consumers do?

Owners will be notified by Ducati and can contact a Ducati Service and/or Authorised Ducati Dealer to have an appointment arranged to replace the side stand components free of charge.

Owners can also use the Ducati VIN look-up at https://www.ducati.com/ww/en/service-maintenance/recall-campaign.

Motorcycle Recall Notice

ROYAL ENFIELD – Meteor 350, Bullet 500 and Classic 500

Year range – 2021

Affected units – 1,101

PRA No. – REC-001708
Campaign number – RE-IB-SC-18
Original published date – 29 September 2021

Supplier details – Urban Moto Imports
Contact name – Royal Enfield
Contact email – [email protected]
Contact website – https://www.royalenfield.com.au

What are the defects?

The ignition coil may fail, which may cause the vehicle to experience misfires. This could lead to a reduction in expected performance, loss in power and/or an electrical short circuit.

What are the hazards?

A reduction in expected performance, loss in power and/or an electrical short circuit while riding could increase the risk of an accident and injury or death to rider(s) and other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected vehicles to contact their dealer and make an arrangement to have the appropriate check performed as soon as possible.

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Honda side-by-sides recalled for possible steering issue

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Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – 2021/19168
Campaign number – 3M3
Published date – 17 Aug 2021

Supplier – Honda Australia Motorcycles and Power Equipment Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product – National Network of Authorised Honda Motorcycle Franchises
Where the product was sold – Nationally
Dates available for sale – 1 Dec 2020 – 9 Aug 2021

Honda SXS1000

1000cc four stroke off-road side by side vehicles
Model Year 2021

Honda SXS700

675cc four stroke off-road side by side vehicles
Model Year 2021

The configurations sold can seat 2, 3, or 4 people and the vehicles are equipped with a full, integrated roll cage.

68 affected vehicles

See the VIN list here.

What are the defects?

The Electronic Power Steering (EPS) on these vehicles may have a defect in the steering joint. During manufacture the yoke bolts may have been tightened out of sequence, which could cause the steering yoke to separate from the steering shaft, resulting in loss of steering.

What are the hazards?

When the steering wheel in affected vehicles is turned, the steering does not respond. The loss of steering control can increase the risk of a accident, resulting in injury or death of vehicle occupants or bystanders.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should make an appointment with their nearest Authorised Honda Dealer and arrange to have their unit inspected and, if necessary, repaired free of charge.

Consumers who are unsure whether they are affected can contact the Honda Recall Contact Centre, visit the website https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus, email [email protected] or contact their preferred dealer.

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Suzuki recall for ATV models and Burgman 200 scooter

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Motorcycle Recall Notice –  Suzuki ATVs

PRA No. – 2021/18856
Campaign number – SRC21-01
Published date – 23 Mar 2021

Supplier – Suzuki Australia Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product – Authorised Suzuki dealers
Where the product was sold – Nationally
Dates available for sale – 2 Mar 2018 – 5 Nov 2020

Suzuki ATVs MY2019-2021 Vehicles

LT-A750XPM0
LT-A500XM0
LT-A500XPM0
LT-Z50M0-M1
LT-Z90M0-M1
LT-A400F-M0
LT-F400F-M0
LT-F300FK4

Model Years 2019-2021

490 affected vehicles

Click here for VIN List

What are the defects?

The products do not comply with the Consumer Goods (Quad Bikes) Safety Standard 2019.

The quad bikes have not been fitted with the required reflectors, compliance certificate labels, hang tags. Required information is missing from the owner’s manuals.

What are the hazards?

If the quad bike is not fitted with required reflectors or if users are not provided with information relating to the stability of the quad bike, there is an increased risk of serious injury or death to the user.

What should consumers do?

Affected owners will be contacted by direct mail. Affected owners should contact their nearest authorised Suzuki dealer to arrange for an inspection and repair of the vehicle.

For more information, consumers can find their nearest authorised Suzuki Dealer at https://www.suzukimotorcycles.com.au/range/atv/

Motorcycle Recall Notice – Suzuki Burgman 200

PRA No. – REC-001684
Campaign number – SRC21-05
Date last published – 19 August 2021

Supplier details – Suzuki Australia Pty Limited

Suzuki Motorcycle Models

Model – UH200 (Burgman 200)

Year range – 2018 – 2020

Affected units – 60

Click here for VIN List

What are the defects?

The fuel hose may not meet specification, which could result in a fuel leak.

What are the hazards?

If a fuel leak occurs, this may cause an engine fire, which could result in injury or death to vehicle occupants and bystanders and/or damage to property.

What should consumers do?

Affected consumers will be contacted by Suzuki Australia to arrange an appointment to have the work carried out free of charge. Consumers can contact their nearest authorised Suzuki dealer service department to arrange to have the recall carried out.

Contact name – Suzuki Dealer Service Department

Contact website – http://www.suzuki.com.au

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Husqvarna 701 Vitpilen, Svartpilen recall for rear wheel spindle nut

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Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – 2021/19108
Campaign number – TI_04-1918900
Date last published – 12 August 2021

Supplier details – HQVA PTY LTD

Husqvarna Motorcycle Models

701 Vitpilen, 701 Svartpilen

Year range – 2018-2020

Affected units – 236

Click here for VIN List

What are the defects?

The gear teeth on the license plate holder and swingarm may be mounted in the incorrect position, which can result in loosening of the rear wheel spindle nut. If the rear wheel spindle nut becomes loose this will affect the handling, braking and/or acceleration of the vehicle.

What are the hazards?

This would increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to the occupants and/or other road users.

What should consumers do?

Affected owners should contact an authorised HUSQVARNA dealer ASAP to make an appointment to have the vehicle fixed free of charge.

Contact name – Husqvarna Customer Service

Contact phone – 1800 644 771

Contact website – www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com.au

Source: MCNews.com.au

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KTM 450 SX-F recall for possible shift drum failure

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Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – 2021/19116
Date published – 22 July 2021
Campaign number – TI 34_1915974

Supplier – KTM Australia Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product – Authorised KTM Dealers
Where the product was sold – Nationally
Dates available for sale – 19 March 2021 – 17 May 2021

KTM Motorcycle Models

KTM 450 SX-F MX Competition Motorcycle

Model Years 2021

Five affected motorcycles

Click here for VIN List

What are the defects?

A defective shift drum may have been installed in affected motorcycles. The shift drum may break during riding.

What are the hazards?

If the shift drum breaks, it may cause damage to the transmission or engine. It may also block or lock the engine, which can cause engine power loss and affect vehicle handling and acceleration, increasing the risk of an accident resulting in injury or death to the rider, passengers and/or bystanders.

What should consumers do?

Consumers have been contacted by KTM Australia and their authorised dealers. Authorised dealers will replace the shift drum free of charge.

For further information, consumers can contact KTM Australia on 1800 644 771 or find their nearest authorised dealer using the dealer search option at https://www.ktm.com/au

Source: MCNews.com.au

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KTM 790 Adventure models recalled for front brake issue

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Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – 2021/18983
Date published – 24 May 2021
Campaign number – TI 13_1870664

Supplier – KTM Australia Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product – Authorised KTM Dealers
Where the product was sold – Nationally
Dates available for sale – 1 March 2019 – 21 April 2021

KTM Motorcycle Models

790 Adventure
790 Adventure R
790 Adventure R Rally

Model Years 2019-2020

1,289 affected motorcycles

Click here for VIN List

What are the defects?

The preload force of the return spring located in the front brake cylinder may not meet specifications. This can result in the brake piston not being returned to its original position, which can impair the function of the front brake and result in a loss of brake performance.

What are the hazards?

Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to the rider and other road users.

What should consumers do?

Consumers have been contacted by KTM Australia and their authorised dealers. Authorised dealers will replace the return spring with a new improved version, free of charge.

For further information, consumers can contact KTM Australia on 1800 644 771 or find their nearest authorised dealer using the dealer search option at https://www.ktm.com/au

Source: MCNews.com.au

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2020 BMW S 1000 RR recalled for loose rocker arm screw plug

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Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – 2021/19015
Date published – 24 Jun 2021
Campaign number – 00 00 11 27 00

Supplier – BMW Australia Ltd
Traders who sold this product – Approved BMW motorcycle dealers
Where the product was sold – Nationally
Dates available for sale – 20 February 2020 – 20 March 2020

BMW S 1000 RR K67 Motorcycles
Model Year 2020

84 affected motorcycles

See attached VIN list.

What are the defects?

The screw plug in the rocker arm was not sufficiently tightened during manufacturing. As a result, oil may leak from the affected bolting points.

What are the hazards?

An oil leak may affect the rear tyre. If this occurs it will result in a reduction in traction for the wheel and increase the risk of an accident resulting in injury or death to the rider and/or passenger or other road users.

What should consumers do?

Consumers will be contacted by BMW Group Australia or a BMW Motorrad dealer. Consumers can contact an authorised BMW Motorrad Service centre, or call the BMW Group Interaction Centre on
1800 813 299 to arrange for inspection and repair.

Consumers can also contact BMW Australia via the BMW Motorrad Australia website:
https://www.bmw-motorrad.com.au

Source: MCNews.com.au