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Recall delays BMW S 1000 RR delivery

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Riders who have ordered a new BMW S 1000 RR will have a bit of a wait as the company finds a fix for a recall over an oil leak before delivery.

We published the recall notice last month, but riders tell us they are still waiting on the delivery of bikes from Germany.

BMW Motorrad Australia Nick Raman confirms the delay in fulfilling orders.

Delivery delay

“BMW AG is in the final stages of testing the repair solution,” he says.

“Based on the successful conclusion of the tests and approval of the repair solution, parts will be produced and distributed to markets.

“Anticipated timing for the first parts to be available in Australia is late December 2019 to early January, 2020.”

The recall notice was over oil leaks from cracks in the rubber hose of the BMW S 1000 RR’s oil cooler.

The official notice from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the oil leak may spray on to the rear wheel of the motorcycle “increasing the risk of an accident or serious injury to the rider and other road users”.

Owners should contact an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, or call the BMW Group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall 1800 813 299 to arrange for inspection and replacement of the oil cooler, where required.

The recall on oil leaks affects 77 bikes, plus the delivery of an unknown number of bikes on order.

The full list of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) is included at the end of this article.

Consumers can also contact BMW Australia via the BMW Motorrad Australia Website.

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.

In Australia, recall notices are issued by the manufacturer and the Department of Infrastructure through a voluntary industry code under the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

While any recall is not good news for the manufacturer, it shows that they are largely diligent in fixing problems.

Despite hundreds of recalls by various automotive manufacturers, only the Takata airbag recall has ever been mandatory.  All others have been issued by the manufacturer.

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:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

VINs of vehicles affected by oil leaksBMW S 1000 RR less flab oil leaks

Chassis VIN
ZG32254 WB10E2106LZG32254
ZG32334 WB10E2104LZG32334
ZG32339 WB10E2103LZG32339
ZG32333 WB10E2102LZG32333
ZG32335 WB10E2106LZG32335
ZG32331 WB10E2109LZG32331
ZG32590 WB10E2100LZG32590
ZJ91984 WB10E210XLZJ91984
ZG32347 WB10E2102LZG32347
ZG32546 WB10E2108LZG32546
ZG32555 WB10E2109LZG32555
ZG32559 WB10E2106LZG32559
ZG32574 WB10E2102LZG32574
ZG32570 WB10E2105LZG32570
ZG32575 WB10E2104LZG32575
ZG32578 WB10E210XLZG32578
ZJ91654 WB10E2100LZJ91654
ZJ91653 WB10E2109LZJ91653
ZJ91872 WB10E210XLZJ91872
ZJ91939 WB10E2105LZJ91939
ZG32307 WB10E2101LZG32307
ZG32384 WB10E2108LZG32384
ZG32556 WB10E2100LZG32556
ZG32551 WB10E2101LZG32551
ZG32548 WB10E2101LZG32548
ZG32552 WB10E2103LZG32552
ZG32554 WB10E2107LZG32554
ZG32549 WB10E2103LZG32549
ZG32547 WB10E210XLZG32547
ZG32550 WB10E210XLZG32550
ZG32582 WB10E2101LZG32582
ZG32558 WB10E2104LZG32558
ZG32579 WB10E2101LZG32579
ZG32580 WB10E2108LZG32580
ZG32572 WB10E2109LZG32572
ZG32576 WB10E2106LZG32576
ZG32562 WB10E2106LZG32562
ZG32569 WB10E2109LZG32569
ZG32564 WB10E210XLZG32564
ZG32589 WB10E2104LZG32589
ZJ91873 WB10E2101LZJ91873
ZG32314 WB10E2109LZG32314
ZG32313 WB10E2107LZG32313
ZG32338 WB10E2101LZG32338
ZG32341 WB10E2101LZG32341
ZG32340 WB10E210XLZG32340
ZG32364 WB10E2102LZG32364
ZJ91657 WB10E2106LZJ91657
ZJ91656 WB10E2104LZJ91656
ZJ91981 WB10E2104LZJ91981
ZJ91982 WB10E2106LZJ91982
ZJ91983 WB10E2108LZJ91983
ZG32315 WB10E2100LZG32315
ZG32342 WB10E2103LZG32342
ZG32336 WB10E2108LZG32336
ZG32337 WB10E210XLZG32337
ZG32330 WB10E2107LZG32330
ZG32332 WB10E2100LZG32332
ZG32573 WB10E2100LZG32573
ZG32561 WB10E2104LZG32561
ZG32565 WB10E2101LZG32565
ZG32568 WB10E2107LZG32568
ZG32577 WB10E2108LZG32577
ZG32566 WB10E2103LZG32566
ZG32560 WB10E2102LZG32560
ZG32563 WB10E2108LZG32563
ZG32567 WB10E2105LZG32567
ZG32571 WB10E2107LZG32571
ZG32581 WB10E210XLZG32581
ZG32257 WB10E2101LZG32257
ZG32553 WB10E2105LZG32553
ZG32557 WB10E2102LZG32557
ZG32583 WB10E2103LZG32583
ZJ91655 WB10E2102LZJ91655
ZJ91766 WB10E2100LZJ91766
ZJ91767 WB10E2102LZJ91767
ZJ91765 WB10E2109LZJ91765

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Indian to issue recall over gear indicator

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Indian Motorcycle Australia is about to issue a recall for their big cruisers and baggers from 2014-19 over an issue with the gear position indicator.

The recall notice has been issued in the US, but is still be sorted out with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in the next few days.

Indian Motorcycle Australia spokesman Chris Gale says they are “working with the ACCC to finalise everything”.

Some 52,745 bikes were recalled in the US, but there is no indication of how many are affected here.

What’s the issue?

Indian says the gear indicator switch could oxidise and show an incorrect gear which is not a huge issue.

However, it may also show it is in neutral when it is actually in gear.

That could cause the bike to stall or suddenly move forward if the rider lets the clutch out.

Models affected are 2014-19 Chief, Chieftain, Roadmaster and Springfield.

Indian Roadmaster Classic on the Oxley highway wiring issue
2017 Indian Roadmaster Classic

Replacement parts are not available until early 2020, but riders are expected to be asked to bring in their bikes to have the switch cleaned as an interim measure.

When parts are available, owners will be asked to bring their bike in for a free replacement.

It is the first recall notice for Indian this year.

In 2018, they had three recalls: Scout models for brake issues; some Thunderstroke-powered models for  faulty right switchblocks; and Roadmaster for a lack of waterproofing in the rear top box.

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:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Ducati recalls 199 and 1299 Panigale over oil leaks

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Ducati Australia has recalled 183 1199 and 1299 Panigale models over a potential oil leak problem.

The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the engine oil breather system may operate incorrectly “possibly resulting in an oil leak from the air intake breather tube”.

“Oil may leak from the air intake on to the engine and tyres, increasing the risk of an accident and injury to the passenger(s) and other road users.”

(Not sure why the official notice thinks you would have more than one passenger!)

Owners will be sent a letter requesting them to contact their closest Ducati dealer or service agent “as soon as possible” to make an appointment for a free inspection.

The vehicle identification numbers of affected bikes are listed at the end of this article.

Panigale recalls

This is the third recall notice for Ducati this year and the first for the Panigale 1199 or 1299 since 2015.

However, Ducati has recalled the Panigale V4 five times with four recalls in its first year of production.

This latest recall comes as Ducati has announced its 2020 models, including updates for the Panigale V4.

Ducati Panigale
2020 Ducati Panigale family

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:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

VINs of affected bikes

Model VIN NUMBER
1199SL ZDMH806AADB015549
1199SL ZDMH806AADB015550
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB019581
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB019582
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB019598
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB019599
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB019600
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB019601
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB019602
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB021169
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB021170
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB021171
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB021182
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB021183
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB021184
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB021185
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB021186
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB021918
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB021919
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB022048
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB022049
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB022050
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB022056
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB022298
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB022299
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB022569
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB022570
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB023620
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB023621
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB023622
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB023623
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB023624
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB024285
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB024286
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB024287
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB024288
1199SL ZDMH806AAEB024289
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB001813
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB001859
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB001860
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB001861
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB001862
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB002739
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB002833
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB002910
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB002928
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB003016
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB003444
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB003457
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB003479
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB003488
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB003534
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB003655
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB003656
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB003657
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB003830
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB003913
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB004180
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB004181
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB004182
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB004191
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB004192
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB004304
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB004325
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB004346
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB004366
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAFB004367
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB005030
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB005031
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB005042
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB005053
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB005164
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB005278
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB005322
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB005379
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB005441
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB005480
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB006177
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB006198
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB006199
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB006230
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB006231
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB006724
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB006725
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB006726
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB006727
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB006728
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB007005
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB007006
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB007069
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB007070
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB007201
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB007561
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB007562
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB007563
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB007588
PANIGA LE R ZDMH900AAGB007641
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000075
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000201
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000223
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000225
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000224
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000226
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000286
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000287
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000288
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000293
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000294
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000297
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000307
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000326
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000327
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000330
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000343
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000344
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000363
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000364
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000368
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000369
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000370
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000371
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000372
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000373
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000374
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000375
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000387
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000389
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000391
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000393
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000395
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000495
1299SL ZDMHC00AAHB000596
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000613
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000619
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000620
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000621
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000623
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000624
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000625
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000626
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000627
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000628
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000622
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000800
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000801
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000802
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000803
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000804
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000805
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000806
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000807
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000820
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000821
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000885
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000886
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000887
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000888
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000889
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000923
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000924
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000925
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000926
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000927
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000928
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000929
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000930
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000931
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000932
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000933
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000941
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000942
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB000968
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB001101
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB001102
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB001114
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB001131
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB001143
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB001148
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB001158
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB001163
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB001178
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB001179
1299R FE ZDMHC02AAJB001195

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BMW recalls big tourers over locking wheel

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BMW Motorrad Australia has recalled its big K 1600 touring fleet over a transmission issue which could result in a locking rear wheel.

If damage to the shift fork/selector sleeve/gearwheel occurs, gear changes may not be performed correctly. If gear changes cannot be performed correctly, two gears may be engaged at the same time.

BMW K 1600 B bagger confirms
BMW K 1600 B bagger

Locking danger

The official notice from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission points out the dangers:

If damage to the shift fork/selector sleeve/gearwheel occurs, gear changes may not be performed correctly. If gear changes cannot be performed correctly, two gears may be engaged at the same time. If two gears are engaged at the same time, the rear wheel may lock and/or the teeth of the gearwheels shear off, depending on the road conditions and the speed of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident or serious injury to the vehicle’s passenger(s) or other road users.

Owners should contact an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer or call the BMW Group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall 1800 813 299 to arrange for a free repair.

It’s the fourth recall for BMW this year and the third this month following the recent oil leak problem with the S 1000 RR and the Indian-made G 310 bikes and C 400 scooters over a problem with rusty brakes.

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.

In Australia, recall notices are issued by the manufacturer and the Department of Infrastructure through a voluntary industry code under the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

While any recall is not good news for the manufacturer, it shows that they are largely diligent in fixing problems.

Despite hundreds of recalls by various automotive manufacturers, only the Takata airbag recall has ever been mandatory.  All others have been issued by the manufacturer.

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:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

VINs of vehicles affected

WB10F0209JZ525693
WB10F0207JZ525689
WB10F0204JZ525696
WB10F0208JZ525684
WB10F0208JZ525698
WB10F0202JZ525700
WB10F0205JZ525688
WB10F0201JZ525686
WB10F0203JZ525690
WB10F0208JZ525703
WB10F0203JZ525687
WB10F0202JZ525695
WB10F020XJZ525704
WB10F0202JZ526734
WB10F0203JZ526743
WB10F5106JZG08788
WB10F5108JZG08792
WB10F5105JZG08796
WB10F5103JZG08800
WB10F5100JZG08799
WB10F5103JZG08795
WB10F5107JZG08816
WB10F5101JZG08813
WB10F5109JZG08803
WB10F5108JZG08808
WB10F5104JZG08806
WB10F510XJZG08812
WB10F5106JZG08810
WB10F5108JZG08811
WB10F0208JZ527189
WB10F0206JZ527188
WB10F0209JZ527251
WB10F0201JZ527289
WB10F5102JZG11333
WB10F020XJZ528585
WB10F0202JZ528631
WB10F5108JZG13068
WB10F0102JZ505027
WB10F0101JZ505066
WB10F0104JZ505210
WB10F5103JZG13365
WB10F0103KZ505698
WB10F0201KZ529383
WB10F0108HZ500134
WB10F0105HZ500544
WB10F0102HZ500548
WB10F0103HZ500543
WB10F0100HZ500550
WB10F0101HZ500623
WB10F0107HZ500626
WB10F0109HZ500661
WB10F0107HZ500660
WB10F0100JZ503079
WB10F0203JZ527455
WB10F5104JZG09941
WB10F0206JZ527613
WB10F5108JZG11448
WB10F5109JZG11443
WB10F510XJZG11449
WB10F5106JZG11450
WB10F5102JZG11445
WB10F510XJZG11452
WB10F5107JZG11635
WB10F510XJZG11774
WB10F5102JZG11767
WB10F5108JZG11773
WB10F0101JZ504242
WB10F0206JZ528275
WB10F0100KZ505769
WB10F5102KZG13813
WB10F5103KZG13903
WB10F010XHZ500555
WB10F0108HZ500554
WB10F0100HZ500600
WB10F0102HZ500601
WB10F0103HZ500624
WB10F0103HZ500655
WB10F0105HZ500656
WB10F0100HZ500659
WB10F0107HZ500657
WB10F0205JZ526145
WB10F0202JZ526149
WB10F020XJZ526142
WB10F020XJZ526139
WB10F0203JZ526144
WB10F0209JZ526147
WB10F0206JZ526140
WB10F0207JZ526146
WB10F5105JZG08801
WB10F5100JZG08804
WB10F5103JZG08814
WB10F5107JZG08802
WB10F510XJZG08809
WB10F5100JZG08818
WB10F5102JZG08819
WB10F0108HZ502949
WB10F020XJZ527288
WB10F0109JZ503288
WB10F020XJZ527565
WB10F0202JZ527575
WB10F0208JZ527726
WB10F5100JZG11444
WB10F5108JZG11451
WB10F5102JZG11476
WB10F5108JZG11627
WB10F0100JZ503986
WB10F010XJZ504062
WB10F0101JZ504063
WB10F5105JZG11777
WB10F0104JZ504218
WB10F0101JZ504550
WB10F0208JZ528553
WB10F5106JZG13067
WB10F0202JZ528788
WB10F0206JZ528843
WB10F0204KZ529264
WB10F5103KZG13822
WB10F0100HZ500130
WB10F0106HZ500133
WB10F010XHZ500457
WB10F0202JZ525566
WB10F0108HZ501977
WB10F0204JZ525701
WB10F0206JZ525702
WB10F0205JZ525691
WB10F0200JZ525694
WB10F0206JZ525697
WB10F0207JZ525692
WB10F020XJZ525685
WB10F5101JZG08472
WB10F5102JZG08786
WB10F5108JZG08789
WB10F5106JZG08791
WB10F5104JZG08790
WB10F5109JZG08798
WB10F5101JZG08794
WB10F5102JZG09940
WB10F5107JZG11294
WB10F510XJZG11385
WB10F5100JZG11752
WB10F0204JZ527934
WB10F020XJZ527937
WB10F0203JZ528167
WB10F0102JZ504721
WB10F0101JZ504872
WB10F5106JZG13327
WB10F5109KZG13713
WB10F5107KZG13838
WB10F0205KZ529354
WB10F0203KZ529384
WB10F010XKZ505990
WB10F0101KZ505988
WB10F0100HZ500080
WB10F0106HZ500553
WB10F0104HZ500549
WB10F0104HZ500552
WB10F0102HZ500551
WB10F0104HZ500602
WB10F0109HZ500627
WB10F0100HZ500628
WB10F010XHZ500622
WB10F0105HZ500625
WB10F0102HZ500629
WB10F0109HZ500658
WB10F0108HZ501476
WB10F0104HZ501510
WB10F020XJZ525699
WB10F020XJZ526741
WB10F0201JZ526742
WB10F0101HZ502825
WB10F0204JZ527187
WB10F0107JZ503080
WB10F510XJZG09720
WB10F0209JZ527394
WB10F0205JZ527831
WB10F5109JZG11751
WB10F5100JZG11766
WB10F5106JZG11772
WB10F5101JZG11775
WB10F5103JZG11776
WB10F5100JZG11802
WB10F0104JZ504249
WB10F0105JZ505121
WB10F0208KZ529137
WB10F5100KZG13714
WB10F0106KZ505758
WB10F510XKZG13798
WB10F0103KZ505989
WB10F0104HZ500129
WB10F0104HZ500132
WB10F0104HZ501393
WB10F0202JZ526118
WB10F0204JZ526119
WB10F0200JZ526148
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Oil leaks prompt BMW S 1000 RR recall

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Oil leaks from cracks in the rubber hose of the BMW S 1000 RR’s oil cooler have prompted an Australian recall on the 2019 model.

The official notice from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the oil leak may spray on to the rear wheel of the motorcycle “increasing the risk of an accident or serious injury to the rider and other road users”.

Owners should contact an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer, or call the BMW Group Australia Customer Interaction Centre on freecall 1800 813 299 to arrange for inspection and replacement of the oil cooler, where required.

The recall on oil leaks affects 77 bikes. The full list of Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) is included at the end of this article.

BMW Motorrad Australia has only made one other recall this year for the Indian-made G 310 motorcycles and new C 400 scooters last month over a problem with rusty brakes.

Consumers can also contact BMW Australia via the BMW Motorrad Australia Website.

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.

In Australia, recall notices are issued by the manufacturer and the Department of Infrastructure through a voluntary industry code under the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

While any recall is not good news for the manufacturer, it shows that they are largely diligent in fixing problems.

Despite hundreds of recalls by various automotive manufacturers, only the Takata airbag recall has ever been mandatory.  All others have been issued by the manufacturer.

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:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

VINs of vehicles affected by oil leaksBMW S 1000 RR less flab oil leaks

Chassis VIN
ZG32254 WB10E2106LZG32254
ZG32334 WB10E2104LZG32334
ZG32339 WB10E2103LZG32339
ZG32333 WB10E2102LZG32333
ZG32335 WB10E2106LZG32335
ZG32331 WB10E2109LZG32331
ZG32590 WB10E2100LZG32590
ZJ91984 WB10E210XLZJ91984
ZG32347 WB10E2102LZG32347
ZG32546 WB10E2108LZG32546
ZG32555 WB10E2109LZG32555
ZG32559 WB10E2106LZG32559
ZG32574 WB10E2102LZG32574
ZG32570 WB10E2105LZG32570
ZG32575 WB10E2104LZG32575
ZG32578 WB10E210XLZG32578
ZJ91654 WB10E2100LZJ91654
ZJ91653 WB10E2109LZJ91653
ZJ91872 WB10E210XLZJ91872
ZJ91939 WB10E2105LZJ91939
ZG32307 WB10E2101LZG32307
ZG32384 WB10E2108LZG32384
ZG32556 WB10E2100LZG32556
ZG32551 WB10E2101LZG32551
ZG32548 WB10E2101LZG32548
ZG32552 WB10E2103LZG32552
ZG32554 WB10E2107LZG32554
ZG32549 WB10E2103LZG32549
ZG32547 WB10E210XLZG32547
ZG32550 WB10E210XLZG32550
ZG32582 WB10E2101LZG32582
ZG32558 WB10E2104LZG32558
ZG32579 WB10E2101LZG32579
ZG32580 WB10E2108LZG32580
ZG32572 WB10E2109LZG32572
ZG32576 WB10E2106LZG32576
ZG32562 WB10E2106LZG32562
ZG32569 WB10E2109LZG32569
ZG32564 WB10E210XLZG32564
ZG32589 WB10E2104LZG32589
ZJ91873 WB10E2101LZJ91873
ZG32314 WB10E2109LZG32314
ZG32313 WB10E2107LZG32313
ZG32338 WB10E2101LZG32338
ZG32341 WB10E2101LZG32341
ZG32340 WB10E210XLZG32340
ZG32364 WB10E2102LZG32364
ZJ91657 WB10E2106LZJ91657
ZJ91656 WB10E2104LZJ91656
ZJ91981 WB10E2104LZJ91981
ZJ91982 WB10E2106LZJ91982
ZJ91983 WB10E2108LZJ91983
ZG32315 WB10E2100LZG32315
ZG32342 WB10E2103LZG32342
ZG32336 WB10E2108LZG32336
ZG32337 WB10E210XLZG32337
ZG32330 WB10E2107LZG32330
ZG32332 WB10E2100LZG32332
ZG32573 WB10E2100LZG32573
ZG32561 WB10E2104LZG32561
ZG32565 WB10E2101LZG32565
ZG32568 WB10E2107LZG32568
ZG32577 WB10E2108LZG32577
ZG32566 WB10E2103LZG32566
ZG32560 WB10E2102LZG32560
ZG32563 WB10E2108LZG32563
ZG32567 WB10E2105LZG32567
ZG32571 WB10E2107LZG32571
ZG32581 WB10E210XLZG32581
ZG32257 WB10E2101LZG32257
ZG32553 WB10E2105LZG32553
ZG32557 WB10E2102LZG32557
ZG32583 WB10E2103LZG32583
ZJ91655 WB10E2102LZJ91655
ZJ91766 WB10E2100LZJ91766
ZJ91767 WB10E2102LZJ91767
ZJ91765 WB10E2109LZJ91765

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Second recall for Harley-Davidson saddlebags

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Harley-Davidson Australia has again issued a recall over the possibility of their saddlebags falling off.

In 2015 they issued a recall for their Touring models because the standard saddlebags could fall off.

It was unfortunately too late for me as we lost the right saddlebag off a Road King while touring in New Zealand. Thankfully nothing valuable was lost.

Iron Run Queenstown New Zealand saddlebags
Road King with the missing bag

Accessory saddelbags

While Harley fixed that problem on its Touring models, they are now having a similar problem with the latches working their way loose on accessory bags.

They say the latching arm may become “disengaged from the mounting plate or bracket”.

“The latching arm could rotate out of the locked position and the saddlebag may become separated from the motorcycle while it is in motion, posing a road hazard for other motorists,” the recall notice says.

The part numbers for the affected saddlebags are: 90201561, 90201552, 90201644, 90201645, 90201555 and 90201513.Harley Saddlebags recall

Owners of affected saddlebags should contact their nearest Harley dealership to arrange an inspection and free fix.

In then meantime, we suggest you tape that latch down so it doesn’t come loose.

Interestingly, Harley has issued the warning itself before the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has had time to post their recall which can often be delayed for a couple of weeks.

It’s typical of Harley to get on the front foot over recall issues. Last year Harley had only two recalls. This is their second recall this year.

We expect the official notice to show up soon on the ACCC’s website.

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:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Yamaha recall bikes over missing sticker

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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.

Click here to see a complete list of vehicle identification numbers for the 1193 affected bikes. 

Consumers can find their nearest authorised Yamaha dealership by clicking here.

The MT-907 and XSR700 were also recalled last year for loose chain protector bolts.

Yamaha XSR700 missing sticker
Yamaha XSR700

Missing stickers

It is not the first time motorcycles have been recalled for a missing noise sticker.

In 2016, Braaap motorcycles were recalled over the sticker issue and last year several Triumph models were recalled for the missing noise sticker.

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:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Ducati recalls Panigale V4 for fifth time

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Ducati has now recalled a variant of the Panigale V4 for the fifth time with four recalls in its first year of production.

On this occasion, it’s for a fuel leak in the 2018-19 Panigale V4 range and the 2019 Panigale V4 R, totalling 445 motorcycles in Australia.

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.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

VINs of affected Ducati V4 models

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ZDMDA00AAJB000761 ZDMDA00AAJB000762 ZDMDA00AAJB000763 ZDMDA00AAJB000764

ZDMDA00AAJB000765 ZDMDA00AAJB000766 ZDMDA00AAJB000795 ZDMDA00AAJB000796

ZDMDA00AAJB000850 ZDMDA00AAJB000851 ZDMDA00AAJB000852 ZDMDA00AAJB000989

ZDMDA00AAJB000990 ZDMDA00AAJB000991 ZDMDA00AAJB000992 ZDMDA00AAJB000993

ZDMDA00AAJB000994 ZDMDA00AAJB000995 ZDMDA00AAJB001024 ZDMDA00AAJB001025

ZDMDA00AAJB001026 ZDMDA00AAJB001027 ZDMDA00AAJB001051 ZDMDA00AAJB001052

ZDMDA00AAJB001053 ZDMDA00AAJB001054 ZDMDA00AAJB001096 ZDMDA00AAJB001097

ZDMDA00AAJB001098 ZDMDA00AAJB001436 ZDMDA00AAJB001437 ZDMDA00AAJB001438

ZDMDA00AAJB001671 ZDMDA00AAJB001672 ZDMDA00AAJB001673 ZDMDA00AAJB001680

ZDMDA00AAJB001681 ZDMDA00AAJB001682 ZDMDA00AAJB001683 ZDMDA00AAJB001684

ZDMDA00AAJB001685 ZDMDA00AAJB001686 ZDMDA00AAJB001724 ZDMDA00AAJB001725

ZDMDA00AAJB001727 ZDMDA00AAJB001728 ZDMDA00AAJB001729 ZDMDA00AAJB001730

ZDMDA00AAJB001779 ZDMDA00AAJB001780 ZDMDA00AAJB001781 ZDMDA00AAJB001782

ZDMDA00AAJB001784 ZDMDA00AAJB001785 ZDMDA00AAJB002144 ZDMDA00AAJB002177

ZDMDA00AAJB002178 ZDMDA00AAJB002214 ZDMDA00AAJB002302 ZDMDA00AAJB002303

ZDMDA00AAJB002323 ZDMDA00AAJB002324 ZDMDA00AAJB002325 ZDMDA00AAJB002326

ZDMDA00AAJB002327 ZDMDA00AAJB002328 ZDMDA00AAJB002329 ZDMDA00AAJB002330

ZDMDA00AAJB002446 ZDMDA00AAJB002529 ZDMDA00AAJB002570 ZDMDA00AAJB002670

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ZDMDA00AAJB002871 ZDMDA00AAJB002872 ZDMDA00AAJB003068 ZDMDA00AAJB003070

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ZDMDA00AAJB004159 ZDMDA00AAJB004210 ZDMDA00AAJB004307 ZDMDA00AAJB004308

ZDMDA00AAJB004358 ZDMDA00AAJB004405 ZDMDA00AAJB004452 ZDMDA00AAJB004494

ZDMDA00AAJB004532 ZDMDA00AAJB004584 ZDMDA00AAJB004585 ZDMDA00AAJB004587

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ZDMDA00AAJB004683 ZDMDA00AAJB004733 ZDMDA00AAKB004903 ZDMDA00AAKB004904

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ZDMDA00AAKB005397 ZDMDA00AAKB005398 ZDMDA00AAKB005447 ZDMDA00AAKB005449

ZDMDA00AAKB005450 ZDMDA00AAKB005451 ZDMDA00AAKB005453 ZDMDA00AAKB005665

ZDMDA00AAKB005666 ZDMDA00AAKB005787 ZDMDA00AAKB005788 ZDMDA00AAKB005789

ZDMDA00AAKB005790 ZDMDA00AAKB005815 ZDMDA00AAKB005816 ZDMDA00AAKB005885

ZDMDA00AAKB005917 ZDMDA00AAKB005919 ZDMDA00AAKB006045 ZDMDA00AAKB006093

ZDMDA00AAKB006145 ZDMDA00AAKB006223 ZDMDA00AAKB006262 ZDMDA00AAKB006265

ZDMDA00AAKB006267 ZDMDA00AAKB006283 ZDMDA00AAKB006299 ZDMDA00AAKB006300

ZDMDA00AAKB006442 ZDMDA00AAKB006443 ZDMDA00AAKB006444 ZDMDA00AAKB006558

ZDMDA00AAKB006579 ZDMDA00AAKB006580 ZDMDA00AAKB006581 ZDMDA00AAKB006585

ZDMDA00AAKB006586 ZDMDA00AAKB006617 ZDMDA00AAKB006677 ZDMDA00AAKB006699

ZDMDA00AAKB006781 ZDMDA00AAKB006856 ZDMDA00AAKB006943 ZDMDA00AAKB006944

ZDMDA00AAKB006945 ZDMDA00AAKB006946 ZDMDA00AAKB006947 ZDMDA00AAKB007012

ZDMDA00AAKB007013 ZDMDA00AAKB007014 ZDMDA00AAKB007015 ZDMDA00AAKB007016

ZDMDA00AAKB007019 ZDMDA00AAKB007091 ZDMDA00AAKB007205 ZDMDA00AAKB007227

ZDMDA00AAKB007228 ZDMDA00AAKB007229 ZDMDA00AAKB007322 ZDMDA00AAKB007367

ZDMDA00AAKB007368 ZDMDA00AAKB007369 ZDMDA00AAKB007396 ZDMDA00AAKB007397

ZDMDA00AAKB007398 ZDMDA00AAKB007469 ZDMDA00AAKB007470 ZDMDA00AAKB007471

ZDMDA00AAKB007503 ZDMDA00AAKB007521 ZDMDA00AAKB007522 ZDMDA00AAKB007523

ZDMDA00AAKB007524 ZDMDA00AAKB007525 ZDMDA00AAKB007546 ZDMDA00AAKB007560

ZDMDA00AAKB007561 ZDMDA00AAKB007562 ZDMDA00AAKB007563 ZDMDA00AAKB007564

ZDMDA00AAKB007565 ZDMDA00AAKB007566 ZDMDA00AAKB007567 ZDMDA00AAKB007578

ZDMDA00AAKB007588 ZDMDA00AAKB007589 ZDMDA00AAKB007597 ZDMDA00AAKB007598

ZDMDA00AAKB007599 ZDMDA00AAKB007600 ZDMDA00AAKB007620 ZDMDA00AAKB007621

ZDMDA00AAKB008092 ZDMDA00AAKB008093 ZDMDA00AAKB008094 ZDMDA00AAKB008095

ZDMDA00AAKB008110 ZDMDA00AAKB008111 ZDMDA00AAKB008112 ZDMDA00AAKB008113

ZDMDA00AAKB008114 ZDMDA00AAKB008115 ZDMDA00AAKB008116 ZDMDA00AAKB008117

ZDMDA00AAKB008118 ZDMDA00AAKB008119 ZDMDA00AAKB008141 ZDMDA00AAKB008142

ZDMDA00AAKB008143 ZDMDA00AAKB008190 ZDMDA00AAKB008241 ZDMDA00AAKB008278

ZDMDA00AAKB008341 ZDMDA00AAKB008384 ZDMDA00AAKB008385 ZDMDA00AAKB008386

ZDMDA00AAKB008387 ZDMDA00AAKB008507 ZDMDA00AAKB008508 ZDMDA00AAKB008585

ZDMDA00AAKB008586 ZDMDA00AAKB008642 ZDMDA00AAKB008643 ZDMDA00AAKB008644

ZDMDA00AAKB008645 ZDMDA00AAKB008708 ZDMDA00AAKB008709 ZDMDA00AAKB008735

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ZDMDA00AAKB009346 ZDMDA00AAKB009347 ZDMDA00AAKB009385 ZDMDA00AAKB009386

ZDMDA00AAKB009436 ZDMDA00AAKB009437 ZDMDA00AAKB009438 ZDMDA00AAKB009449

ZDMDA00AAKB009450 ZDMDA00AAKB009451 ZDMDA00AAKB009463 ZDMDA00AAKB009464

ZDMDA00AAKB009475 ZDMDA00AAKB009476 ZDMDA00AAKB009477 ZDMDA00AAKB009486

ZDMDA00AAKB009487 ZDMDA00AAKB009488 ZDMDA00AAKB009528 ZDMDA00AAKB009580

ZDMDA00AAKB009584 ZDMDA00AAKB009585 ZDMDA00AAKB009638 ZDMDA00AAKB009661

ZDMDA00AAKB009678 ZDMDA00AAKB009709 ZDMDA00AAKB009724 ZDMDA00AAKB009761

ZDMDA00AAKB009762 ZDMDA00AAKB009763 ZDMDA00AAKB009784 ZDMDA00AAKB009796

ZDMDA00AAKB009797 ZDMDA00AAKB009863 ZDMDA00AAKB009864 ZDMDA00AAKB009865

ZDMDA00AAKB009866 ZDMDA00AAKB009889 ZDMDA00AAKB009890 ZDMDA00AAKB009911

ZDMDA00AAKB009933 ZDMDA00AAKB010059 ZDMDA00AAKB010177 ZDMDA00AAKB010178

ZDMDA00AAKB010226 ZDMDA00AAKB010266 ZDMDA00AAKB010267 ZDMDA00AAKB010375

ZDMDA00AAKB010499 ZDMDA00AAKB010577 ZDMDA00AAKB010578 ZDMDA02AAJB002824

ZDMDA02AAJB003077 ZDMDA02AAJB003563 ZDMDA02AAJB004162 ZDMDA02AAJB004406

ZDMDA02AAJB004593 ZDMDA02AAJB004689 ZDMDA02AAKB004946 ZDMDA02AAKB004949

ZDMDA02AAKB005299 ZDMDA02AAKB005300 ZDMDA02AAKB005354 ZDMDA02AAKB005406

ZDMDA02AAKB005502 ZDMDA02AAKB005586 ZDMDA02AAKB005818 ZDMDA02AAKB005922

ZDMDA02AAKB005960 ZDMDA02AAKB006047 ZDMDA02AAKB006072 ZDMDA02AAKB006128

ZDMDA02AAKB006129 ZDMDA02AAKB006130 ZDMDA02AAKB006131 ZDMDA02AAKB006160

ZDMDA02AAKB006370 ZDMDA02AAKB006371 ZDMDA02AAKB006378 ZDMDA02AAKB006426

ZDMDA02AAKB006429 ZDMDA02AAKB006533 ZDMDA02AAKB006536 ZDMDA02AAKB006537

ZDMDA02AAKB006618 ZDMDA02AAKB006619 ZDMDA02AAKB006630 ZDMDA02AAKB006686

ZDMDA02AAKB006734 ZDMDA02AAKB006815 ZDMDA02AAKB006841 ZDMDA02AAKB006863

ZDMDA02AAKB006878 ZDMDA02AAKB006881 ZDMDA02AAKB006895 ZDMDA02AAKB006931

ZDMDA02AAKB006997 ZDMDA02AAKB007148 ZDMDA02AAKB007149 ZDMDA02AAKB007212

ZDMDA02AAKB007213 ZDMDA02AAKB007214 ZDMDA02AAKB007215 ZDMDA02AAKB007242

ZDMDA02AAKB007243 ZDMDA02AAKB007244 ZDMDA02AAKB007245 ZDMDA02AAKB007270

ZDMDA02AAKB007296 ZDMDA02AAKB007297 ZDMDA02AAKB007300 ZDMDA02AAKB007301

ZDMDA02AAKB007332 ZDMDA02AAKB007347 ZDMDA02AAKB007380 ZDMDA02AAKB007411

ZDMDA02AAKB007412 ZDMDA02AAKB007426 ZDMDA02AAKB007427 ZDMDA02AAKB007428

ZDMDA02AAKB007429 ZDMDA02AAKB007430 ZDMDA02AAKB007431 ZDMDA02AAKB007432

ZDMDA02AAKB007433 ZDMDA02AAKB007441 ZDMDA02AAKB007443 ZDMDA02AAKB007448

ZDMDA04AAKB008661 ZDMDA04AAKB008932 ZDMDA04AAKB008933 ZDMDA04AAKB008934

ZDMDA04AAKB008935 ZDMDA04AAKB008936 ZDMDA04AAKB008937 ZDMDA04AAKB008952

ZDMDA04AAKB008953 ZDMDA04AAKB008954 ZDMDA04AAKB008955 ZDMDA04AAKB008956

ZDMDA04AAKB008987 ZDMDA04AAKB008988 ZDMDA04AAKB008989 ZDMDA04AAKB008990

ZDMDA04AAKB008991 ZDMDA04AAKB008992 ZDMDA04AAKB008993 ZDMDA04AAKB009030

ZDMDA04AAKB009031 ZDMDA04AAKB009032 ZDMDA04AAKB009033 ZDMDA04AAKB009034

ZDMDA04AAKB009884 ZDMDA04AAKB009999 ZDMDA04AAKB010069 ZDMDA04AAKB010123

ZDMDA04AAKB010158 ZDMDA04AAKB010236 ZDMDA04AAKB010323 ZDMDA04AAKB010354

ZDMDA04AAKB010426 ZDMDA04AAKB010482 ZDMDA04AAKB010504 ZDMDA04AAKB010554

ZDMDA04AAKB010593

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Triumph Speed Twin recall on coolant

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Triumph has issued the sixth recall on models in the new Bonneville liquid-cooled range with a safety notice for the Speed Twin over coolant leaks.

The official safety recall notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the coolant hose between the radiator and expansion tank may have been misrouted during assembly.

“A misrouted hose may come into contact with the exhaust header pipe, potentially causing damage to the coolant hose,” the notice says.

Coolant hazardTriumph Speed Twin a poor-man's Thruxton coolant

“If the coolant hose is damaged, it may lead to a loss of coolant in the area of the rear tyre. The rear tyre may lose traction without warning, resulting in an accident and causing serious injury to the rider and other road users.”

Owners have been advised to contact their dealer to make an appointment “as soon as possible” to have their motorcycle inspected, and if necessary, repaired free of charge.

The Speed Twin was only hit the showroom floors last month and already 60 have been sold.

The Vehicle Identification Numbers of affected bikes are listed at the end of this article.

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Triumph 2016 Bonneville T120 and T120 Black sticky throttle faulty coolant
Triumph Bonneville T120 and T120 Black

The Bonneville range has now been the subject of six 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.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com

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Harley recalls Street models over rusty brakes

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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:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

Source: MotorbikeWriter.com