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Recalls: Harley-Davidson, BMW, Yamaha
Harley-Davidson,
BMW and Yamaha are recalling certain
motorcycle models, according to the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA).
BMW is recalling about 1,900 MY 2005-‘09 R 1200 RT Police
motorcycles. The bracket that supports the audible signaling device
can break, potentially allowing the signaling device to fall from the
vehicle and into the roadway, becoming a hazard, reported the NHTSA.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA, is recalling about 700 MY 2009
VMX17 motorcycles manufactured June 2008-March 2009.
Due to an insufficiently crimped connection, there could be excessive
electrical resistance in the ground wire from the accelerator position
sensor and the throttle position sensor, stated the NHTSA. Excessive
resistance can cause incorrect signals to be sent to the engine
control unit, leading to unstable idle speed. The recall is expected
to begin around July 28.
Also recalling a small number of motorcycles is Harley-Davidson. About
70 MY 2010 FXDF motorcycles with fork leg assemblies
were recalled. Manufactured from Feb. 29, 2009-Feb. 9, 2010.
The NHTSA says the fork leg assemblies may have been incorrectly
assembled using the wrong springs. Motorcycles containing the wrong
springs will have reduced suspension, which may result in reduced
traction, which may increase the risk of a crash according to the
NHTSA.
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