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Motorcycle Recall Notices – 2023 H-D CVO Street Glide

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Motorcycle Recall Notices

Harley-Davidson Street Glide CVO FLHXSE

Recall number – REC-005866
Campaign number – 0185
Original published date – 17 January 2024

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

Harley-Davidson Street Glide CVO FLHXSE

Year range – 2023

Affected units – 66

See the VIN List.

Harley-Davidson Street Glide CVO (FLHXSE) 2023

What are the defects?

Due to a manufacturing defect, affected motorcycles may lose stability whilst operating under certain conditions at higher speeds. This could result in a loss of vehicle control.

What are the hazards?

A loss of vehicle control could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death of rider, passenger and/or other road users.

What should consumers do?

When parts become available, owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Harley-Davidson to schedule an appointment to update the calibration software and the installation of front-end ballast and strap components, free of charge.

Note: Operators should follow the guidance outlined in the owner manual (i.e., to reduce speed and guide the motorcycle with a relaxed grip to a controlled condition)

Harley-Davidson Street Glide CVO (FLHXSE) 2023

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Kawasaki W800 recalled for potential exhaust issue

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Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – REC-004992
Campaign number – DAK470A
Original published date – 4 November 2021

Supplier details – KAWASAKI MOTORS PTY LTD
Contact name – Authorised Kawasaki Motorcycle Dealers
Contact email – [email protected]
Contact website – www.kawasaki.com.au

Kawasaki W800 (EJ800B)

Year range – 2019-2021

Affected units – 45

See the VIN List.

What are the defects?

The exhaust pipe mounting nuts may not have been sufficiently tightened during production. The nuts may become loose and/or the nuts and collar of the exhaust pipe may fall off.

What are the hazards?

A loss of the collar of the exhaust pipe during operation increases 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 return the affected vehicle/s to their original selling dealer if possible, or alternately, to an authorised Kawasaki motorcycle dealership so that the recall may be completed.

Source: MCNews.com.au

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KTM & Husqvarna clutch slave cylinder recall

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Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – REC-004975
Campaign number – TI 32_1948775
Original published date – 21 October 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.ktm.com/en-au.html

KTM 690 Enduro R / 690 SMC R

690 Enduro R Model Year 2018 – 2020

690 SMC R Model Year 2019 – 2020

Year range – 2017 – 2020

Affected units – 576

See effected VIN list.

KTM SMC R
2019 KTM 690 SMC R

Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – REC-004974
Campaign number – TI 32_1948777
Original published date – 21 October 2021

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

Husqvarna 701 variants

701 Enduro

701 Enduro LR

701 Supermoto

701 Vitpilen

701 Svartpilen

Year range – 2017 – 2020

Affected units – 888

See effected VIN list.

Husqvarna Enduro Additional Fuel Tank Kit
Husqvarna Enduro 701

What are the defects?

A clutch slave cylinder manufactured with a bellow style gasket may be damaged during assembly. Damage could result in the clutch failing to disengage preventing the rider from being able to change gears.

What are the hazards?

If the clutch fails to disengage it could result in a loss of motorcycle control increasing the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to the rider and/or passenger or bystanders.

What should consumers do?

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

Source: MCNews.com.au

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2021 Honda CRF450R recalled for possible chain link issue

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Motorcycle Recall Notice

PRA No. – 2021/18940
Date published – 16 May 2021
Campaign number – 3LU

Product description

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 October 2020 – 26 March 2021

Honda Motorcycle Models

Honda CRF450R 449cc MY2021
550 affected motorcycles

See attached VIN list

What are the defects?

Due to a manufacturing fault, the motorcycle’s drive chain joining link may dislodge, which can cause the chain to detach from the rear sprocket.

What are the hazards?

If the drive chain detaches, the motorcycle may experience loss in vehicle control. This can increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to the rider and bystanders.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should contact their nearest Honda motorcycle dealer and arrange for their motorcycle to be inspected and repaired at their earliest opportunity.

For further information, consumers should contact their authorised Honda Motorcycle Dealer directly or contact the Customer Relations Department on 1300 559 846 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 6pm) or email [email protected] or via the website https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Yamaha NMAX 125 & NMAX 155 recall

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PRA No. – 2020/18603
Date published – 20 Dec 2020
Campaign number – MC125

Supplier – Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product – Authorised Yamaha Motorcycle Dealers
Where the product was sold – Nationally
Dates available for sale – 16 September 2015 – 24 September 2020

Motorcycle Models Affected

Yamaha NMAX (GPD125-A) Scooter Model Year 2015

168 affected scooters (click for VIN list)

Yamaha NMAX (GPD150-A) Scooter Model Years 2017 – 2020

575 affected scooters (click for VIN list)

What are the defects?

The Rear Reflector Assay may not comply with the Australian Design Rules (ADR) 47 for reflection luminosity.

What are the hazards?

If the reflector has insufficient luminosity, affected scooters may be less visible to drivers of other vehicles, which could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death of the rider and/or other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected scooters should immediately contact a Yamaha Dealer to arrange an appointment to have the Rear Reflector Assay replaced, free of charge.

Consumers can find their nearest authorised Yamaha dealership by visiting https://www.yamaha-motor.com.au. For further information, contact Yamaha by phone on 1300 593 600.

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Yamaha MT-03 & XMax 300 recalled for rear reflector

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PRA No. – 2020/18601 & 2020/18602
Date published – 20 Dec 2020
Campaign number – MC0125 & MC125

Supplier – Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product – Authorised Yamaha Motorcycle Dealers
Where the product was sold – Nationally
Dates available for sale –
16 Oct, 2017 – 23 Sep, 2020 (XMax);
16 Mar 2016 – 22 Sep, 2020 (MT-03)

Motorcycle Models Affected

Yamaha XMAX 300 (CZD300) Scooter Model Years 2017-2020

Yamaha MT-03LA (MTN320) Motorcycle Model Years 2016-2020

Click here for XMax 300 VIN list (link) 573 affected scooters

Click here for MT-03 VIN list (link) 2709 affected motorcycles

What are the defects?

The Rear Reflector Assay may not comply with the Australian Design Rules (ADR) 47 for reflection luminosity.

What are the hazards?

If the reflector has insufficient luminosity, affected scooters may be less visible to drivers of other vehicles, which could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death of the rider and/or other road users.

What should consumers do?

Owners of affected scooters should immediately contact a Yamaha Dealer to arrange an appointment to have the Rear Reflector Assay replaced, free of charge.

Consumers can find their nearest authorised Yamaha dealership by visiting https://www.yamaha-motor.com.au. For further information, contact Yamaha by phone on 1300 593 600.

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX SE recalled for ECU related shifting glitch

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PRA No. – 2020/18653
Date published – 13 December, 2020
Campaign number – DAJ430A

Supplier – Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product – Authorised Kawasaki Motorcycle Dealers
Where the product was sold – Nationally
Dates available for sale – 1 October 2017 – 5 November 2020

Motorcycle Models Affected

Kawasaki ZX1002DKF Ninja H2 SX SE+ MY2019

Kawasaki ZX1002DLF Ninja H2 SX SE+ Motorcycle MY2020

Kawasaki ZX1002BJF Ninja H2 SX Motorcycle MY2018

Click here for VIN list (link)

103 affected motorcycles

What are the defects?

The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming may not control the gear shifting process properly when the transmission gears are not properly engaged. This may result in abnormal wear or damage to the gears, resulting in difficulty or failure to change gears.

What are the hazards?

If there is a failure to change gears while riding, this 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 motorcycles should contact their nearest Kawasaki dealer to arrange an inspection and repair of the vehicle.

For further information, consumers can contact their nearest Authorised Kawasaki dealer by using the following link https://kawasaki.com.au/dealer-locator/ or contacting Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd at https://kawasaki.com.au/faqs/

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Honda CBR1000RR-R SP recalled for gear change pivot bolt

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PRA No. – 2020/18614
Date published – 10 Nov 2020
Campaign number – 3LH

Supplier – Honda Australia Motorcycles and Power Equipment Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product – Honda Australia MPE authorised dealers
Where the product was sold – Nationally
Dates available for sale – 1 June 2020 – 22 October 2020

Motorcycle Models Affected

Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP

Model Year 2020

Each unit has a unique 17-Digit ISO VIN stamped onto the Main Frame of the motorcycle

Click here for VIN list (link)

20 affected motorcycles

What are the defects?

The motorcycles gear change pivot bolt may loosen due to repeated heavy shifting of the gears. In some cases, the bolt will loosen and break off, resulting in the release of the gear change pedal and a failure to change gears.

What are the hazards?

If there is a failure to change gears while riding, this could increase the risk of an accident and injury or death to rider(s) and other road users.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should contact their nearest Honda motorcycle dealer and arrange for their motorcycle to be inspected and repaired at their earliest opportunity.

For further information, consumers should contact their authorised Honda Motorcycle Dealer directly or contact the Customer Relations Department on 1300 559 846 (Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 6pm) or email [email protected] or via the website https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus

Source: MCNews.com.au

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Kawasaki Ninja 636 recalled for horn wiring issue

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PRA No. – 2020/18540
Date published – 1 Oct 2020
Campaign number – DAJ980A

Supplier – Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product – Kawasaki Authorised Dealers
Where the product was sold  – Nationally
Dates available for sale – 1 October 2018 – 1 September 2020

Motorcycle Models Affected

Kawasaki Ninja ZX636G ZX636GKFA

Model Year 2019

Click Here for VIN list (link)

80 affected motorcycles

What are the defects?

The wiring harness for the horn may not be durable enough and could break due to vibration at a certain engine speed range, preventing the horn from operating.

What are the hazards?

If the horn does not operate correctly, this could increase the risk of an accident or injury to the rider and other road users.

What should consumers do?

Kawasaki Motors will notify all affected owners by direct letter or email and advise them to make an appointment for repair.

For further information, consumers are urged to contact their nearest Authorised Kawasaki dealer by using the following link https://kawasaki.com.au/dealer-locator/ or contacting Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd at https://kawasaki.com.au/faqs/

Source: MCNews.com.au

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BMW 1250 Boxers recalled for compliance plate issue

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PRA No. – 2020/18509
Campaign Number – 0000710800
Date published – 24 Sep 2020

Supplier – BMW Australia
Traders who sold this product – Approved BMW Motorrad Dealers
Where the product was sold – Nationally
Dates available for sale – 18 May 2020 – 10 July 2020

Motorcycle Models Affected

R 1250 GS (K50)
R 1250 GS Adventure (K51)
R 1250 RT (K52)
R 1250 R (K53)
R 1250 RS (K54)

Model Year 2020

Click Here for VIN List

72 affected motorcycles

What are the defects?

Australian Design Rules (ADR) 61 and 83 require vehicles to be fitted with a compliance plate and noise emission label.

The compliance plate and/or noise emission label may partially detach from the motorcycle or become illegible over time.

What are the hazards?

The motorcycle is not compliant with the Australian Design Rules.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should contact an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, or call the BMW Group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall 1800 813 299, to arrange for replacement of the labels.

Consumers can also contact BMW Australia via the BMW Motorrad Australia website: http://www.bmwmotorrad.com.au

Source: MCNews.com.au