Motorcycle Recall Database

1995 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Springer RECALL

3 Oct 1995 95E037000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE AIR CLEANER BAFFLE PLATE CAN DETACH AND LODGE IN THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE ABILITY OF THE THROTTLEPLATE TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. IF OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED A FILTER AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES, THEY CAN RETURN THE FILTER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THEIR MONEY.

1995 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Road King RECALL

3 Oct 1995 95E037000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE AIR CLEANER BAFFLE PLATE CAN DETACH AND LODGE IN THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE ABILITY OF THE THROTTLEPLATE TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. IF OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED A FILTER AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES, THEY CAN RETURN THE FILTER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THEIR MONEY.

1995 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson 1340 Softail Fat Boy RECALL

3 Oct 1995 95E037000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE AIR CLEANER BAFFLE PLATE CAN DETACH AND LODGE IN THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE ABILITY OF THE THROTTLEPLATE TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. IF OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED A FILTER AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES, THEY CAN RETURN THE FILTER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THEIR MONEY.

1996 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 RECALL

3 Oct 1995 95E037000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE AIR CLEANER BAFFLE PLATE CAN DETACH AND LODGE IN THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE ABILITY OF THE THROTTLEPLATE TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. IF OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED A FILTER AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES, THEY CAN RETURN THE FILTER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THEIR MONEY.

1996 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 Hugger RECALL

3 Oct 1995 95E037000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE AIR CLEANER BAFFLE PLATE CAN DETACH AND LODGE IN THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE ABILITY OF THE THROTTLEPLATE TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. IF OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED A FILTER AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES, THEY CAN RETURN THE FILTER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THEIR MONEY.

1996 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom RECALL

3 Oct 1995 95E037000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE AIR CLEANER BAFFLE PLATE CAN DETACH AND LODGE IN THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE ABILITY OF THE THROTTLEPLATE TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. IF OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED A FILTER AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES, THEY CAN RETURN THE FILTER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THEIR MONEY.

1996 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 Sport RECALL

3 Oct 1995 95E037000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE AIR CLEANER BAFFLE PLATE CAN DETACH AND LODGE IN THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE ABILITY OF THE THROTTLEPLATE TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. IF OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED A FILTER AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES, THEY CAN RETURN THE FILTER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THEIR MONEY.

1996 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson Sportster 1200 RECALL

3 Oct 1995 95E037000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE AIR CLEANER BAFFLE PLATE CAN DETACH AND LODGE IN THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE ABILITY OF THE THROTTLEPLATE TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. IF OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED A FILTER AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES, THEY CAN RETURN THE FILTER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THEIR MONEY.

1995 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson 1340 Electra Glide Ultra Classic RECALL

3 Oct 1995 95E037000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE AIR CLEANER BAFFLE PLATE CAN DETACH AND LODGE IN THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE ABILITY OF THE THROTTLEPLATE TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. IF OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED A FILTER AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES, THEY CAN RETURN THE FILTER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THEIR MONEY.

1995 Kawasaki Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan RECALL

15 May 1995 95V096000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

THE DRIVE CHAINS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN SIDE PLATES TO CRACK AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.

Risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAINS ON THE MOTORCYCLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL.

1995 Kawasaki Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan RECALL

15 May 1995 95V096000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

THE DRIVE CHAINS HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. EXPOSURE TO CORROSIVE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE THE CHAIN SIDE PLATES TO CRACK AND ULTIMATELY FAIL.

Risk

THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVE CHAINS ON THE MOTORCYCLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL.

1992 Suzuki Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder RECALL

15 Feb 1994 94V036000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

CRACKS DEVELOP ON HANDLEBARS BETWEEN THE HANDLEBAR STAYS (HANDLEBAR MOUNTING BRACKETS) DUE TO THE SOFTNESS OF THE CUSHION SHOCK ABSORBERS OF THE HANDLEBAR STAYS.

Risk

THE CRACKS MAY CAUSE LOOSENESS OF THE HANDLEBAR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR STAY CUSHION RUBBERS AND THE HANDLEBAR OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

1992 Suzuki Suzuki VS 800 Intruder RECALL

15 Feb 1994 94V036000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

CRACKS DEVELOP ON HANDLEBARS BETWEEN THE HANDLEBAR STAYS (HANDLEBAR MOUNTING BRACKETS) DUE TO THE SOFTNESS OF THE CUSHION SHOCK ABSORBERS OF THE HANDLEBAR STAYS.

Risk

THE CRACKS MAY CAUSE LOOSENESS OF THE HANDLEBAR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR STAY CUSHION RUBBERS AND THE HANDLEBAR OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

1993 Suzuki Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder RECALL

15 Feb 1994 94V036000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

CRACKS DEVELOP ON HANDLEBARS BETWEEN THE HANDLEBAR STAYS (HANDLEBAR MOUNTING BRACKETS) DUE TO THE SOFTNESS OF THE CUSHION SHOCK ABSORBERS OF THE HANDLEBAR STAYS.

Risk

THE CRACKS MAY CAUSE LOOSENESS OF THE HANDLEBAR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR STAY CUSHION RUBBERS AND THE HANDLEBAR OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

1993 Suzuki Suzuki VS 800 Intruder RECALL

15 Feb 1994 94V036000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

CRACKS DEVELOP ON HANDLEBARS BETWEEN THE HANDLEBAR STAYS (HANDLEBAR MOUNTING BRACKETS) DUE TO THE SOFTNESS OF THE CUSHION SHOCK ABSORBERS OF THE HANDLEBAR STAYS.

Risk

THE CRACKS MAY CAUSE LOOSENESS OF THE HANDLEBAR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR STAY CUSHION RUBBERS AND THE HANDLEBAR OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

1994 Suzuki Suzuki VS 1400 Intruder RECALL

15 Feb 1994 94V036000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

CRACKS DEVELOP ON HANDLEBARS BETWEEN THE HANDLEBAR STAYS (HANDLEBAR MOUNTING BRACKETS) DUE TO THE SOFTNESS OF THE CUSHION SHOCK ABSORBERS OF THE HANDLEBAR STAYS.

Risk

THE CRACKS MAY CAUSE LOOSENESS OF THE HANDLEBAR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR STAY CUSHION RUBBERS AND THE HANDLEBAR OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

1994 Suzuki Suzuki VS 800 Intruder RECALL

15 Feb 1994 94V036000

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

CRACKS DEVELOP ON HANDLEBARS BETWEEN THE HANDLEBAR STAYS (HANDLEBAR MOUNTING BRACKETS) DUE TO THE SOFTNESS OF THE CUSHION SHOCK ABSORBERS OF THE HANDLEBAR STAYS.

Risk

THE CRACKS MAY CAUSE LOOSENESS OF THE HANDLEBAR WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

SUZUKI DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HANDLEBAR STAY CUSHION RUBBERS AND THE HANDLEBAR OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES.

1987 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson FLST 1340 Heritage Softail RECALL

19 Aug 1993 93E030000

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

THE SCREWS ISSUED IN A KIT TO MOUNT THE FENDER AND AN ACCESSORY FRONT BUMPER ONTO THE MOTORCYCLES CAN BREAK, CAUSING THE FENDER AND BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND POSSIBLY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE.

Risk

CONTACT BETWEEN THE FENDER AND BUMPER AND THE FRONTTIRE MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

REPLACE THE SCREWS IN THE KITS WHICH ARE LOCATED AT DEALERSHIPS. OWNERS OF INSTALLED KITS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO HAVE THE MOUNTING SCREWS REPLACED.

1988 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson FLSTC 1340 Heritage Softail Classic RECALL

19 Aug 1993 93E030000

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

THE SCREWS ISSUED IN A KIT TO MOUNT THE FENDER AND AN ACCESSORY FRONT BUMPER ONTO THE MOTORCYCLES CAN BREAK, CAUSING THE FENDER AND BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND POSSIBLY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE.

Risk

CONTACT BETWEEN THE FENDER AND BUMPER AND THE FRONTTIRE MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

REPLACE THE SCREWS IN THE KITS WHICH ARE LOCATED AT DEALERSHIPS. OWNERS OF INSTALLED KITS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO HAVE THE MOUNTING SCREWS REPLACED.

1988 Harley-Davidson Harley-Davidson FLST 1340 Heritage Softail RECALL

19 Aug 1993 93E030000

STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

THE SCREWS ISSUED IN A KIT TO MOUNT THE FENDER AND AN ACCESSORY FRONT BUMPER ONTO THE MOTORCYCLES CAN BREAK, CAUSING THE FENDER AND BUMPER TO LOOSEN AND POSSIBLY CONTACT THE FRONT TIRE.

Risk

CONTACT BETWEEN THE FENDER AND BUMPER AND THE FRONTTIRE MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Remedy

REPLACE THE SCREWS IN THE KITS WHICH ARE LOCATED AT DEALERSHIPS. OWNERS OF INSTALLED KITS WILL BE NOTIFIED TO HAVE THE MOUNTING SCREWS REPLACED.