BMW of North America is recalling 1,625 units of its K1600 lineup because of a suspension issue. More specifically, the recall concerns the K1600GT, K1600GTL, and K1600B motorcycles, from the 2019 and 2020 model years.
According to the recall documents, the link strut on these models, which connects the rear suspension to the frame, may have insufficient strength due to a supplier not making the part to specification.
KTM North America is recalling nearly 400 Husqvarna dual-sport motorcycles because of problems with their brake pad retaining clips. Again…
For those keeping track, four months ago, KTM North America issued exactly this same recall (21V-678) for the same dual-sport models.
The recall specifically affects the Husqvarna FE 501s and FE 350s motorcycles, from the 2022 model year; and interestingly enough for extra moto-nerd points, the two bikes account for roughly a 50/50 split on the vehicles involved in this recall.
Owners of a 2022 model year Zero SR, SR/F or SR/S electric motorcycle will be unhappy to hear that an incorrect brake pad may have been installed in their rear caliper.
The result of this mistake is that the 45 motorcycles in question fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 122, “Motorcycle Brake System” and thus have to be recalled by Zero Motorcycles.
The Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 just got its first recall, which affects all 2,689 units that have been sold in the USA so far.
The recall pertains to the Pan America’s seat base, which may not be fastened properly, and as a result, it could cause the handhold portion of the base to fracture.
Earlier this year, we wrote about the Yamaha FJR1300 was being recalled, as its second gear could crack while under high loads. The recall affected nearly 2,300 units of the sport-tourer, model years 2015 thru 2021.
Now, the Yamaha FJR1300 is getting recalled again, because the fix that Yamaha cooked up the first time is causing the motorcycle not to accelerate properly. 2,462 units are now affected.
Owners of the 2021 Honda NC750X equipped with the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) should take note of the NHTSA’s latest recall program.
According to recall documents, the fuel injection control module software on the NC750X may be programmed incorrectly, which can result in insufficient fuel when stopping, or accelerating from a stop.
An unfortunate 16 owners of the 2021 Yamaha Tracer 900 GT will have to take their bikes into the dealer to have a new Federal Certification label put on their machine, as the VIN on theirs doesn’t match what is stamped on the frame.
As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification”, and need to be corrected in order to be road legal.
If you happen to have a Yamaha DragStar 950 in your garage, then you will want to take an interest in this recall that affects 233 units from the 2020 and 2021 model years.
The recall focuses on how the engine cases of the Yamaha DragStar 950 may leak oil onto the rear tire of the motorcycle.
Kawasaki USA is recalling 574 units of the Kawasaki W800, from the 2020 and 2021 model years.
The recall results from the fact that the exhaust pipe nuts may not be tightened properly, which could possibly result in the exhaust pipe nuts and collar falling off the motorcycle.
The KTM LC4 engine is a single-cylinder work of art, but it is not without its faults. One the more well-known issues with the 690cc thumper is its slave clutch design, which is prone to failure and leaks.
For anyone who has experienced the issue (including this author), it is a less-than-fun situation when the clutch system loses pressure and fails to disengage, but KTM has finally acknowledged the issue, and has begun a worldwide recall of KTM and Husqvarna motorcycle that feature the design.
Zero Motorcycles is recalling just over 400 units of the 2020 Zero SR/F sport bike because their rear rotor bolts were insufficiently tightened at the factory.
Because the loose bolts may damage the caliper or swingarm, and thus could reduce rear braking capability and increase the risk of a crash, a recall has been filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).