Buell has issued a recall for the 2008 1125R. Potential rear wheel lockup. Read the details below. Manufacturer: Buell Model Year: 2008 Models affected: 1125R NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V267000 Potential Units Affected: 1579 Problem: Buell is recalling 1,579 model year 2008 1125R motorcycles. These vehicles can experience 5th gear galling on the clutch shaft due to … [Read more...]
Kawasaki KLX250T9F and KLX250T9FL Recall
Kawasaki has issued a recall for 1,393 KLX250T9F and KLX250T9FL motorcycles, model year 2009. Read the details below to see if you are affected. Manufacturer: Kawasaki Model Year: 2009 Models affected: KLX250T9F, KLX250T9FL NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V228000 Potential Units Affected: 1393 Production Dates: January 8, 2008 - April 4, 2008 Problem: Kawasaki is recalling … [Read more...]
Kawasaki Ninja ZX14 Recall
Kawasaki has issued a recall for the Ninja ZX14, model years 2006 and 2007. No production dates or VIN numbers are specified, nor is the number of units affected. Read the details below. Manufacturer: Kawasaki Model Year: 2006, 2007 Models affected: ZX14 NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V222000 Potential Units Affected: Not Specified Problem: Kawasaki is recalling certain … [Read more...]
Yamaha CP250 and YP400 Scooter Recall
Yamaha has issued a recall for the Yamaha CP250 and YP400 scooters, model years from 2005 through 2007. Read the details below to see if you are affected. Manufacturer: Yamaha Model Year: 2005, 2006, 2007 Models affected: CP250, YP400 NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V180000 Potential Units Affected: 9600 Problem: Yamaha is recalling 9,600 model year 2006-2007 CP250 and model … [Read more...]
Honda Recalls VT600 – VT750 – VTX1300
Honda has issued a recall for several motorcycles. Please note the model years involved as they are different depending on model. Read below to see if you are affected. Manufacturer: Honda Model Year: 2006, 2007, 2008 Models affected: VT600 VT750 VTX1300 NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V141000 Potential Units Affected: 38934 Problem: Honda is recalling 38,934 2006-2007 VT600 … [Read more...]
NHTSA Examines Imported Motor Vehicle Parts
What happens when a foreign company simply refuses to recall unsafe motor vehicle parts or equipment? The NHTSA began thinking about that problem in light of recent events. Last month, a recall was initiated for tires manufactured by Hangzhou Zhongce Rubber Co., China's second-largest tire maker. Hangzhou exports tires to FTS (Foreign Tire Sales), a New Jersey company, … [Read more...]