PRA No. – 2021/18949 Date published – 26 May 2021 Campaign number – CR207
Supplier – Ducati ANZ Pty Ltd Traders who sold this product – Authorised Ducati Dealers Where the product was sold – Nationally Dates available for sale – 1 March 2021 – 23 March 2021
The motorcycle’s engine valve guides may experience excessive, premature wear, and become damaged over time.
What are the hazards?
If the engine valve guide becomes damaged, the expected acceleration and responsiveness from the engine may be suddenly reduced, and the vehicle’s ability to accelerate or manoeuvre may not meet the rider’s expectations. This could increase the risk of an accident and injury to the rider, passenger or bystanders.
What should consumers do?
Consumers will be notified by Ducati and Authorised Ducati Dealers to have an appointment arranged to replace the complete engine unit, free of charge.
For further information, consumers can contact an authorised Ducati dealer or email [email protected]
PRA No. – 2020/18785 Date published – 24 May 2021 Campaign number – TI 11_1827836
Supplier – HQVA Pty Ltd (KTM Group) Traders who sold this product – Authorised Husqvarna Motorcycle dealerships Where the product was sold – Nationally
Husqvarna Motorcycle Model EE-5
Model Year 2021 Children’s electric motocross motorcycle
The battery vent valve may be missing on some motorcycles, allowing water intrusion.
What are the hazards?
If the vent valve is not fitted, water could enter the battery and result in a short circuit, affecting the vehicle operation. A short circuit can increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to the rider or others.
What should consumers do?
All affected motorcycles that have not been sold will be inspected and repaired (if needed) before sale. If affected, consumers will be contacted by dealerships, advising them of the recall and asking them to contact an authorised Husqvarna dealer to arrange an appointment for inspection of their motorcycle.
For further information, consumers can contact Husqvarna Australia on 1800 644 771 or find their nearest authorised dealer using the dealer search option at https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/au
GasGas MC-E 5
Motorcycle Recall Notice
PRA No. – 2021/19009 Date published – 24 May 2021 Campaign number – TI 11_1827847
Supplier – KTM Australia Pty Ltd Traders who sold this product – National authorised GASGAS Dealers Where the product was sold – Nationally Dates available for sale – 6 May 2021 – 7 May 2021
GASGAS Model MC-E 5
Model Year 2021 Electric-powered competition mini motorbike
The battery vent valve may be missing on some motorcycles, allowing water intrusion.
What are the hazards?
If the vent valve is not fitted, water could enter the battery and result in a short circuit, affecting the vehicle operation. A short circuit can increase the risk of an accident that can result in injury to the rider and others.
What should consumers do?
Any unsold motorbikes will be checked to ensure the vent valve is fitted before sale. Consumers may be contacted by direct mail advising of the recall and asking them to contact an authorised GASGAS dealer to arrange an appointment for inspection of their motorcycle.
For further information, consumers can contact KTM Australia on 1800 644 771 or find their nearest authorised dealer using the dealer search option at https://www.ktm.com/au
PRA No. – 2021/18985 Date published – 23 May 2021 Campaign number – TI 07_1870665
Supplier – Husqvarna Australia Traders who sold this product – Authorised Husqvarna Motorcycle dealers Where the product was sold – Nationally Dates available for sale – 28 April 2020 – 22 April 2021
The front fuel tank fuel lines may rub during operation, causing wear and damage to the fuel lines over time. Fuel may leak from damaged fuel lines.
What are the hazards?
If a fuel leak occurs, this may lead to a fire. A vehicle fire could increase the risk of an accident, serious injury or death to the rider, other road users and bystanders, and/or damage to property.
What should consumers do?
Consumers will be sent letters advising them of the recall and should contact an authorised dealer to arrange an appointment for inspection of their motorcycle and to have replacement fuel lines installed.
For further information, consumers can contact Husqvarna on 1800 644 771 or find their nearest authorised dealer using the dealer search option at https://www.husqvarna-motorcycles.com/au/
PRA No. – 2020/18782 Date published – 23 May 2021 Campaign number – TI 11_1827833
Supplier – KTM Australia Traders who sold this product – Authorised KTM Australia dealers Where the product was sold – Nationally Dates available for sale – 1 November 2020 – 24 December 2020
The battery vent valve may be missing on some motorcycles, allowing water intrusion.
What are the hazards?
If the vent valve is not fitted, water could enter the battery and result in a short circuit, affecting the vehicle operation. A short circuit can increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to the rider or others.
What should consumers do?
Affected consumers have been contacted by dealerships, advising them of the recall and asking them to contact an authorised KTM dealer to arrange an appointment for inspection of their motorcycle. Affected motorcycles that have not been sold will be inspected and repaired (if needed) before sale.
For further information, consumers can contact KTM Australia on 1800 644 771 or find their nearest authorised dealer using the dealer search option at https://www.ktm.com/au
PRA No. – 2021/18979 Date published – 23 May 2021 Campaign number – 3LS
Supplier – Honda Australia Motorcycles Traders who sold this product – Honda Australia MPE authorised dealers Where the product was sold – Nationally Dates available for sale – 1 June 2020 – 22 October 2020
The left cushion connecting plate may have been reversed when fitted. Over time, the connecting plate may break.
What are the hazards?
If the connecting plate breaks, the vehicle may drop in height suddenly, increasing the risk of an accident and injury or death to rider(s) and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact their nearest Honda motorcycle dealer and arrange for their motorcycle to be inspected and repaired at their earliest opportunity.
For further information, consumers should contact their authorised Honda Motorcycle Dealer directly or contact the Customer Relations Department on 1300 559 846 (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 6pm) or email [email protected] or via the website https://motorcycles.honda.com.au/contactus
PRA No. – 2020/18601 & 2020/18602 Date published – 20 Dec 2020 Campaign number – MC0125 & MC125
Supplier – Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd Traders who sold this product – Authorised Yamaha Motorcycle Dealers Where the product was sold – Nationally Dates available for sale – 16 Oct, 2017 – 23 Sep, 2020 (XMax); 16 Mar 2016 – 22 Sep, 2020 (MT-03)
Motorcycle Models Affected
Yamaha XMAX 300 (CZD300) Scooter Model Years 2017-2020
Yamaha MT-03LA (MTN320) Motorcycle Model Years 2016-2020
The Rear Reflector Assay may not comply with the Australian Design Rules (ADR) 47 for reflection luminosity.
What are the hazards?
If the reflector has insufficient luminosity, affected scooters may be less visible to drivers of other vehicles, which could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death of the rider and/or other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected scooters should immediately contact a Yamaha Dealer to arrange an appointment to have the Rear Reflector Assay replaced, free of charge.
Consumers can find their nearest authorised Yamaha dealership by visiting https://www.yamaha-motor.com.au. For further information, contact Yamaha by phone on 1300 593 600.
PRA No. – 2020/18653 Date published – 13 December, 2020 Campaign number – DAJ430A
Supplier – Kawasaki Motors Pty Ltd Traders who sold this product – Authorised Kawasaki Motorcycle Dealers Where the product was sold – Nationally Dates available for sale – 1 October 2017 – 5 November 2020
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming may not control the gear shifting process properly when the transmission gears are not properly engaged. This may result in abnormal wear or damage to the gears, resulting in difficulty or failure to change gears.
What are the hazards?
If there is a failure to change gears while riding, this could increase the risk of an accident and injury or death to rider(s) and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Owners of affected motorcycles should contact their nearest Kawasaki dealer to arrange an inspection and repair of the vehicle.
PRA No. – 2020/18351 Campaign Number – DAJ883A Date published – 3 June 2020
Supplier – Kawasaki Motors PTY Ltd Traders who sold this product – Kawasaki Authorised Dealers Where the product was sold – Nationally Dates available for sale – 3 December 2018 – 25 May 2020
Ninja ZX-10R Motorcycles Ninja ZX-10RR Motorcycles Ninja ZX-10R SE Motorycles
The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming may cause the engine to after fire when the Kawasaki Quick Shifter (KQS) function is used under heavy engine load (high rpm and throttle opening over 50%).
This may cause the air suction valves to become deformed and/or broken. Continued use of the motorcycle with this condition may also damage surrounding parts.
What are the hazards?
If this occurs, there is an increased risk of fire or accident and injury to the rider or other road users.
What should consumers do?
All affected consumers will be advised by mail to contact an Authorised Kawasaki Dealership to arrange a time to have a modification completed free of charge.
For further information, consumers are urged to contact their nearest Authorised Kawasaki dealer by using the following link: http://kawasaki.com.au/dealer-locator/
The motorcycles may have a defect in the 10 amp circuit breakers.
What are the hazards?
A defective circuit breaker may cause the engine to unexpectedly stop running, increasing the risk of an accident and/or injury.
What should consumers do?
Indian Motorcycle will notify consumers of the recall by mail. Consumers should contact their preferred Indian Motorcycle dealer to arrange for their motorcycle to be repaired, free of charge. Repairs must be performed only by an authorised Indian Motorcycle dealer.
If you have questions please contact Polaris Customer Service on 03 9394 5610 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 4.30pm, excluding Victorian public holidays).
An official recall notice has been issued for Triumph Speed Triple S and Speed Triple R motorcycles sold in Australia over the model years 2018 to 2020.
The recall is for a problem with the quickshifter which may contact the gear change linkage and compromise the assisted gear change, causing a missed gear or false neutral.
Owners of these models should contact their local Triumph dealer for the problem to be rectified.
Recall Notice
PRA No. 2019/17999
Date published 13 Dec 2019
Campaign number SRAN568
Triumph Speed Triple S and Speed Triple R – NN5 & NN6 variants Speed Triple S -NN5 variant – From 867685 up to 957570 Speed Triple RS -NN6 variant – From 867601 up to 971378
161 affected motorcycles
What are the defects?
The Quickshifter Assembly, TSA body may come into contact with the gear change Clamp Linkage Assembly, potentially impeding a smooth “assisted” gear change, resulting in a missed gear or false neutral.
What are the hazards?
If a loss of acceleration without warning occurs, this may lead to an increased risk of an accident and injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Triumph Motorcycles Company dealers in Australia will replace the Clamp Linkage Assembly, free of charge (parts and labour) to vehicle owners. The new Clamp Linkage Assembly will provide a wider clearance from the Quickshifter Assembly, TSA.
Owners of affected vehicle will be contacted asking them to arrange recall repair by their authorised Triumph dealer.
