Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled 1193 MT-07 and XSR700 models for a missing exhaust noise compliance sticker.
The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says correct Stationary Noise Data labels were not fitted to these motorcycles in production.
It is a requirement of the Australian Design Rule ADR 83 for the sticker to be attached to each motorcycle.
Riders risk being fined by police for non-compliance.
Obviously, you could successfully fight such a fine, but it would be an inconvenience.
Easy fix
Owners have been advised to “immediately contact their local Yamaha Dealer and arrange to have the label attached at no charge”.
In the meantime, we suggest you keep a copy of this article on hand to show to police if they intend to issue a notice.
Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
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Australian owners of the affected bikes will be sent a letter requesting them to contact their closest Ducati dealer or service agent “as soon as possible”.
Owners will be asked to make an appointment for an update of the motorcycle’s fuel tank ventilation system.
They will also receive a sticker with warning/instructions on how to correctly open the fuel cap.
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) of all affected bikes are listed at the end of this article or click here.
Fifth recall notice
It is the fifth official notice has issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
The notice says the fuel tank ventilation system “may be defective and cause pressure to build in the tank, resulting in fuel potentially spraying out of the tank when the fuel cap is opened”.
Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
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Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled 124 R3 and MT-03 (pictured above) learner motorcycles over possible breaking front brakes.
The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says that when “strong gripping force is applied to the front brake lever, it may break”.
“If the front brake lever breaks while the motorcycle is being ridden, the rider will lose all brake functionality at the front of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an accident and serious injury to the rider and other road users,” the notice says.
Owners of affected motorcycles should contact their local Yamaha Dealer to arrange an inspection and have the brake lever replaced, where required.
The vehicle identification of all 124 affected bikes are listed at the end of this article.
Yamaha YZF-R3A
Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
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Honda Motorcycles Australia has recalled 183 of their learner motorcycles over an issue which could cause locking of the rear wheel.
The recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) affects the 2019 CBF300N, 2018 CBR300R (pictured above) and 2017 CRF250L.
Vehicle identification numbers of affected bikes are listed at the end of this article.
“The groove on the main shaft was incorrectly manufactured and is oversized, possibly resulting in the circlip loosening and causing gear damage,” the ACCC notice says.
“If the gear is damaged, the motorcycle may stall or lock by the rear wheel, increasing the risk of an accident and serious injuries to road users.”
Owners have been advised to contact their nearest Honda Motorcycle Dealer and arrange for an inspection and repair at no charge.
Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
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Aftermarket bubble fairing cones fitted to a range of Triumph Thruxton 1200 models may have faulty wiring and cause the bike to stall.
Australian distributors PS Importers have issued an official recall notice for the fairings through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
The aftermarket Cafe Racer fairing kits affected may be fitted to 275 Thruxton 1200 and Thruxton 1200R, dual and solo seat models.
Fairing wiring
The notice says the two wire conduits in these aftermarket fairing kits have “insufficient clearance and may cause damage to the wiring”.
“Damaged wiring may lead to an engine stall or loss of the headlight or turn signals, thereby increasing the risk of a crash,” the notice says.
All owners of potentially affected vehicles will be requested to bring their bike to a Triumph dealer to have them motorcycle inspected.
If necessary, the original conduits will be replaced free of charge.
Additionally, Thruxton 1200 and Thruxton 1200R models up to VIN 749070 fitted with an Accessory Café Racer fairing will need a new lock set.
Bonneville recalls
Triumph Bonneville T120 and T120 Black
The Bonneville range has now been the subject of seven recalls since they were introduced in 2016:
Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
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PS Importers Australia have issued a called for the Aprilia SR 50 (above) and Piaggio Typhoon 50 scooters over fuel starvation.
The 106 scooters affected are model year 2018-2019. VINs of the affected models are listed below.
Fuel starvation issue
Piaggio Typhoon 50
The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission warns owners that the vehicle’s engine may experience “fuel starvation and temporary loss of engine performance”.
“Vehicles may lose power and slow down unexpectedly which may pose a risk of an accident and serious injury to the rider and other road users,” it says.
Owners have been advised to contact their nearest authorised dealer “without delay” and arrange a time for the free repair.
“The repair involves the installation of an additional fuel system breather point and will be completed by your dealer or other authorised workshop at no cost to you,” it says.
VINs of affected scooters
METCA4101J0004504
METCA4101J0004503
METCA4101J0004288
METCA4101J0004286
METCA4101J0004283
METCA4101J0004278
METCA4101J0004276
METCA4101J0004275
METCA4101J0004255
METCA4101J0004253
METCA4101J0003779
METCA4101J0003739
METCA4101J0003414
METCA4101J0003280
METCA4101J0003064
METCA4101J0004219
METCA4101J0004217
METCA4101J0004195
METCA4101J0004166
METCA4101J0004164
METCA4101J0004162
METCA4101J0004161
METCA4101J0004159
METCA4101J0004158
METCA4101J0004154
METCA4101J0004151
METCA4101J0004149
METCA4101J0004144
METCA4101J0004091
METCA4101J0004084
METCA4101J0003020
METCA4101J0003003
METCA4101J0002873
METCA4101J0002547
METCA4101J0001527
METCA4101J0004537
METCA4101J0004534
METCA4101J0004533
METCA4101J0004532
METCA4101J0004530
METCA4101J0004522
METCA4101J0004519
METCA4101J0004517
METCA4101J0004285
METCA4101J0004287
METCA4101J0004293
METCA4100J0003402
METCA4100J0003406
METCA4100J0003413
METCA4100J0003420
METCA4100J0003423
METCA4100J0003425
METCA4100J0003465
METCA4100J0003466
METCA4100J0003467
METCA4100J0003469
METCA4100J0003478
METCA4100J0003479
METCA4100J0003509
METCA4100J0003513
METCA4100J0003531
METCA4100J0003535
METCA4100J0003536
METCA4100J0002604
METCA4100J0003468
METCA4101J0003067
METCA4100J0003105
METCA4100J0003222
METCA4100J0003321
METCA4100J0003323
METCA4100J0003324
METCA4100J0003328
METCA4100J0002249
METCA4100J0002250
METCA4100J0002443
METCA4100J0002445
METCA4100J0002481
METCA4100J0002527
METCA4100J0002612
METCA4101J0004153
METCA4101J0004197
METCA4101J0004200
METCA4101J0004277
METCA4101J0004279
METCA4101J0004281
METCA4101J0004282
METCA4101J0003052
METCA4101J0003059
METCA4101J0003271
METCA4101J0003272
METCA4101J0003299
METCA4101J0003319
METCA4101J0003406
METCA4101J0003514
METCA4101J0003532
METCA4101J0003547
METCA4101J0004223
METCA4101J0004225
METCA4101J0004220
METCA4101J0004228
METCA4101J0004229
METCA4101J0004230
METCA4101J0004231
METCA4101J0004232
METCA4101J0004233
METCA4101J0004252
Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
Harley-Davidson Australia has recalled 4798 Street 500 and Street Rod 750 models over problems with rusty brake calipers.
The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says that brake calipers may become rusty in the bore area.
“This corrosion could result in the pistons dragging in the caliper bore,” it says.
“If this condition remains undetected it could lead to increased brake drag, posing a risk of accident and serious injury to the rider and other road users.”
Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued two recalls for their R3 and a recall for their MT-03 (above) for issues such as radiator leaks and gear shift problems.
In the radiator recall, some 4408 YZF-R3A bikes made from 2015-2018 have “insufficient hose material curing at manufacturing” that may lead to cracking in the radiator coolant hose.
The official notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says the cracking may result in coolant leakage.
“This increases the risk of accident and may cause serious injury to the rider and other road users,” it says.
The gear-shift recall affects 2380 YZF-R3A (2015-16) and 534 MT-03LA (2016) bikes.
“Due to a defective shift mechanism torsion spring, riders may not be able to select the desired gear,” the notice says.
Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
It is the second highest number of recalls in the past 10 years: 28 in 2017, 39 in 2016, 30 in 2015, 28 in 2014, 20 in 2013, 24 in 2012, 16 in 2011, 14 in 2010 and 23 in 2009.
The increase in safety recalls seems to mainly affect new models and could be the result of companies bringing these models to the market too soon in an effort to attract new buyers.
Brembo safety recalls
Faulty Brembo PR16 master cylinder
The biggest safety recalls of the year were over a single issue with Brembo PR16 front brake master cylinders.
They were fitted on motorcycles from a range of manufacturers such as Aprilia, Ducati,Husqvarna, KTMMV Agusta, TM Racing, Moto Morini and Horex, but did not affect aftermarket units.
The Italian brake manufacturer was again stopped in its tracks with a second major product safety recall for its replacement aftermarket rear brake caliper kits.
Ducati leads with six
Ducati had the most recalls of any manufacturer with six, four of which were for the Panigale V4 in its first year of production.
Scout models for brake issues; some Thunderstroke-powered models forfaulty right switchblocks; and Roadmaster for a lack of waterproofing in the rear top box.
Kawasaki 3
Z900RS for rear brake sensor issue; faulty centre stand on the H2 SX; and transmission failures on the Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR.
Suzuki 3
DL650, GSX-S750 and GSX-R1000A for fuel leaks; GSX-R125 and GSX-S125 for engine mounting bolts breaking; and GSX-R1000A/R/RZ for chain breakages.
Yamaha 3
SR400 for an oil leak, MT-07 and XSR700 had loose chain protector bolts and MT-03 had noisy gears.
KTM 3
Sticking throttle on SX50 mini dirt bike (same for the Husqvarna TC50); 690 Duke R and 1290 Super Duke models for Brembo front brake issue; and 690 Duke and 690 Duke R for fuel leaks.
Triumph 3
Street Triple R/RS for switchgear electrical faults; Thruxton models for stalling issues; and most models were missing the correct stationary noise data label on the exhausts.
BMW 2
G 310 GS and R models had side stand breakages and a malfunctioning indicator light on their scooters, F series and R nineT Scrambler.
However, BMW also had a major issue with spokes collapsing but the company did not issue a recall.
TC50 sticking throttle and FS 450 for Brembo front brake.
Moto Guzzi 2
V9 and V 7 III for brake issues (not Brembo).
Harley-Davidson 2
Fifth recall for the onging hydraulic clutch problems on their touring models and trikes and brake issues on several models if the brake fluid is not flushed at least every two years as specified in the Owner’s Manual and Service Manual.
Ducati Australia has recalled 263 Panigale V4, V4 S and V4 S Speciale bikes over a possible engine oil to leak from one of the hydraulic tensioners on each of the cylinder heads.
The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the engine oil “may leak on to the engine sump and on to the tyre, increasing the risk of a crash”.
“This may cause serious injury to riders and other road users,” it says.
The vehicle identification numbers of affected bikes are listed at the end of this article.
Ducati Australia say they will contact owners of recalled bikes by mail.
They will be requested to contact their nearest authorised Ducati Dealer to arrange an appointment.
Apparently it is easily fixed by dealers tightening the two hydraulic tensioners to specification, free of charge.
Recalled again
Ducati’s new Panigale V4 has been recalled four times in its first year of production. However, only recalls two have affected bikes imported into Australia.
Even though manufacturers and importers contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle recalls as a service to all riders.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
