 Recall
Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
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November 16, 2001
CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. Announce Recall of
Motocross Motorcycles
PRODUCT: Motorcycles - Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of
Cypress, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 59,100 motocross
off-road motorcycles. The recalled Yamaha motorcycles are
1996-2001 YZ125 and YZ250 series motocross vehicles, with
model numbers YZ125H1, YZ125J1, YZ125K1, YZ125L1, YZ125M1,
YZ125N1, YZ250H1, YZ250J1, YZ250K1, YZ250L1, YZ250M1, YZ250N1
and WR250J. The recalled motorcycles are blue and white with
the word "Yamaha" written on the side of the wheel
fork. Yamaha dealerships nationwide sold these motorcycles
from January 1996 to September 2001 for between $5000 and
$7000.
PROBLEM: The throttle on these motorcycles can stick, causing
a rider to lose control of the vehicle and crash, resulting
in injuries and death.
INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Yamaha has received one report of the
throttle failing and causing serious injury to the rider.
WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using these motorcycles
immediately and return them to the dealership where purchased
for inspection and free repair. For more information, consumers
should call their local dealership or Yamaha toll free at
(800) 967-7926 between the hours of 8a.m. to 5p.m. PT, Monday
through Friday.
BMW motorcycles '90-'92
Front brake pads could come loose and reduce stopping ability.
Models:
2486 motorcycles made 7/89-5/92, including '90-92 K1 and K100,
and '92 K1199 and R100.
What to do:
Have dealer replace front brake pads.
BMW R1100 motorcycle '94
Battery connector cable could short, creating fire hazard
and reducing stopping ability or making engine run roughly.
Models:
772 motorcycles made 2/93-6/93.
What to do:
Have dealer remove positive terminal extension and bolt battery
cable connector directly to battery.
BMW RL1100 RS motorcycle '94-'95
Handlebars could break. Also, nut that secures front-suspension
components could loosen. Either problem could cause loss of
control.
Models:
2000 motorcycles made 2/93-11/94.
What to do:
Have dealer replace right and left handlebars. Also replace
front-fork lower-bridge ball joint and secure it with adhesive.
'94-96 BMW R1100RSL motorcycles
If motorcycle is stationary and engine is left running at
speed above normal idle, exhaust system could overheat, creating
fire hazard.
Models:
1275 motorcycles made 6/93-5/96.
What to do:
If BMW hasn't sent you warning label for motorcycle and insert
for owner's manual, contact dealer or call 800 831-1117.
Buell S2 Thunderbolt motorcycle '95
Fairing could come off, contact front fender, and cause loss
of control.
Models:
970 motorcycles made 2/94-3/95.
What to do:
Have dealer inspect motorcycle and install instrument-panel
stabilizer. (Some motorcycles may already have stabilizer.)
Ducati 916 motorcycle '95
Rear brake disc could loosen, causing loud noise and reducing
stopping ability.
Models:
209 motorcycles made 3/94-5/94.
What to do:
Have dealer remove, inspect, and clean screws and apply adhesive
before reinstalling them.
?01-02 Harley Davidson motorcycles
(various models)
Problem:
Because of faulty attachment clips, electrical-system wiring
that controls certain front lamps could become frayed and
short-circuit, resulting in loss of most of vehicle?s lighting.
Models:
26,949 motorcycles made 10/01 to 11/01, including the following:
Shrine, FLHTCU-1 Shrine, FLHTP-1, FLHPE-1, FLHP-1, FLHTCU-1,
FLHTC-1, FLHTC, FLHT, FLHR, and FLHR-1.
What to do:
Have dealer replace fender-tip light-wiring harness-retention
clips and replace any damaged harness.
Harley-Davidson motorcycles '86-'92
After crash, fuel could leak from tank and cause fire.
Models:
29,986 FXD and FXR motorcycles made 4/86-3/92.
What to do:
Have dealer make necessary repairs.
Harley-Davidson motorcycles '89-'92
When vehicle is parked, starter relay could short-circuit
and cause fire.
Models:
77,407 motorcycles, including FLSTC, FLSTF, FLSTS, FXST, FXSTC,
and FXSTS models, made 1/88-7/92.
What to do:
Have dealer replace starter relay.
Harley-Davidson motorcycles '90-'91
Fuel could leak onto ground and cause fire.
Models:
66,046 motorcycles, including FL, FX, FXD, and FXR models,
made 6/89-7/91.
What to do:
Have dealer replace fuel-inlet needle.
Harley-Davidson motorcycles (all)
'93
Screws that secure front brake disc, jiffy-stand spring, and
front-wheel cap could break. Breakage could reduce stopping
ability, cause loss of control, or allow front hub cap to
fly off wheel.
Models:
4272 motorcycles of all models made 10/92-11/92.
What to do:
Have dealer replace screws.
Harley-Davidson FLHTC and FLTC motorcycles
'93-'94
Throttle could bind and cause loss of control.
Models:
4038 motorcycles made 8/92-10/93.
What to do:
Have dealer repair throttle cable.
Harley-Davidson Softail FL and FX
motorcycles recalled previously '89-'90
Ignition, lights, and electrical accessories could fail.
Models:
6838 Softail FL and FX motorcycles made 6/88-7/90. Recall
includes models whose faulty positive battery cable has already
been replaced by dealer.
What to do:
Have dealer replace cable again.
Harley-Davidson XLH motorcycle '94
Front fender could loosen, rub against tire, and cause loss
of control.
Models:
1077 motorcycles made 9/93-10/93.
What to do:
Have dealer replace bolts that retain front fender.
Honda motorcycles '88-'93
Engine could shut off suddenly during abrupt turns or on bumpy
surfaces.
Models:
54,388 motorcycles made 7/87-4/93, including ¹91-93 Aspencade,
Interstate, and ST1100; ¹88-90 GL 1500; ¹90-93 GL
1500SE; and ¹92-93 ST1100A. Recall affects models with
bank-angle sensor.
What to do:
Have dealer replace bank-angle sensor.
Kawasaki motorcycles '96-'97
Electrical system could fail and cause accident.
Models:
5208 motorcycles, models VN1500 and Vulcan Classic, made 11/95-1/97.
What to do:
Have dealer replace battery cable and inspect each battery
for damage.
Kawasaki ZX 600 motorcycle '93-'94
Welds on rear suspension components could break and cause
loss of control.
Models:
5530 motorcycles made 1/93-3/94.
What to do:
Have dealer replace rear swing arm.
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