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
KTM Australia, who import KTM, GasGas and Husqvarna has issued a series of recalls in the past couple of days affecting a variety of motorcycles and electric mini-bikes.
The official notices issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission cite problems with short circuits, fuel leaks and brake faults.
The short circuit issue affects 46 KTM SX-E5, 33 Husqvarna EE-5 and three GasGas MC-E5 current model electric mini-bikes.
Apparently, the battery vent valve may be missing on some motorcycles, allowing water intrusion.
“If the vent valve is not fitted, water could enter the battery and result in a short circuit, affecting the vehicle operation,” the notice says.
“A short circuit can increase the risk of an accident, causing injury or death to the rider or others”.
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,” the ACCC notice says.
“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.”
Brake issue
KTM 790 Adventure and R
The brake issue affects 1289 KTM 790 Adventure 2019-2020 models, including the R and R Rally.
According to the ACCC notice, the preload force of the return spring located in the front brake cylinder “may not meet specifications”.
“This can result in the brake piston not being returned to its original position, which can impair the function of the front brake and result in a loss of brake performance,” it says.
“Reduced brake performance can increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to the rider and other road users.”
Owners of the above affected motorcycles 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
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:
The last thing you want when you are riding a bush trail is for the chain to come off the rear sprocket.
That is why Honda Australia has issued an official recall for their current model CRF450R dirt bike range.
The notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, blames the issue on a manufacturing fault.
It says the bike’s chain joining link may dislodge which can “cause the chain to detach from the rear sprocket”.
“If the drive chain detaches, the motorcycle may experience loss in vehicle control,” the notice says.
“This can increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to the rider and bystanders.”
Owners are asked to contact their nearest Honda motorcycle dealer and arrange for their motorcycle to be inspected and repaired free “at their earliest opportunity”.
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:
Engine vibration on the Suzuki GSX250F could cause the bulb in the headlight to blow out, prompting Suzuki Australia to issue a safety recall.
The official notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the issue affects 359 2018 Suzuki GSX250F motorcycles.
“The headlamp bulb thread may vibrate during certain engine speeds and may cause a headlamp to blow,” the notice says.
A blown headlamp will reduce visibility of the road for the rider and other road users, increasing the risk of injury or death to the rider and/or other road users.
Owners will be contacted by Suzuki Australia in writing to contact their nearest authorised Suzuki dealer service department to arrange inspection and free repair.
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:
Ducati Australia has issued two separate recall notices this week for their XDiavel, XDiavel S and Scrambler 1100 models for issues with side stands and electrics.
In the first notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, X Diavel and XDiavel S models made from 2016 to 2018, the side stand mounting bracket may become damaged.
“The side stand may fail when the motorcycle is parked,” the notice says.
“If this occurs, the motorcycle may fall over, which could increase the risk of injury to the rider and passenger, or bystanders.”
That’s not good for a motorcycle costing more than $30,000.
Some 182 Scrambler 1100 models sold from April 2018 to January 2021, have an issue with the exhaust cable coming into contact with the battery positive cable, according to the official ACCC notice.
“If the two cables make contact with each other, there will be an electrical short causing a potential fire risk, increasing the risk of an accident and injury to the rider, passenger and/or bystanders,” it says.
“In the event of a serious accident, this may result in death.”
Owners of the above models will be notified in writing to contact their closest Ducati dealer or service agent and arrange an appointment for the respective cables to be rearranged, free of charge.
For further information, consumers can contact an authorised Ducati dealer or email [email protected]
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:
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its three-wheeler Niken as well as their FJR1300, MT09, MT10, XT1200 motorcycles from 2013-2020 over an issue with the brake switch.
The official recall notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the faulty brake switch could “inhibit the cruise control and constantly illuminate the rear brake lights”.
“If the rear brake lights constantly illuminate, other road users will not know if the brakes are applied, increasing the risk of an accident or injury or death to the rider(s) and/or other road users.”
Owners of affected motorcycles should contact a Yamaha Dealer to arrange an appointment to have the brake switch replaced, free of 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.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
KTM and Husqvarna Australia have recalled their current model KTM SX and SX-F, Husqvarna TC, FC and FS, and GASGAS MC supercross and motocross motorcycles over a manufacturing issue that could cause the chan to break.
The official, notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions saysthat a manufacturing fault could make the motorcycle’s drive chain defective, causing it to break or come loose.
That’s not something you want happening when you are in mid-air!
“If the chain is defective, the motorcycle may experience loss in vehicle control and steering performance,” the notice says.
“This can increase the risk of an accident, causing serious injury or death to the rider and other road users.”
The 239 KTM motorcycles affected are 125SX, 250SX, 250SX-F, 350SX-F and 450SX-F models built between 26 November 2020 and 21 December 2020.
Some 130 Husqvarna TC125, FC250, FC350 and FS450 models produced at the same time are also affected.
And 197 GASGAS MC 125, MC 250F and MC 450F are affected.
The VINs (Vehicle identification number) of affected models are listed at the end of this article.
Owners have been notified by KTM Australia to contact authorised KTM dealers who will replace the drive chain free of 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.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
KTM Australia has recalled the current model 1290 Super Duke R over a wiring harness issue that could cause electrical failures.
The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the failure could increase “the risk of an accident causing injury or death to the rider and other road users”.
“The rear section of the wiring harness may have been routed incorrectly during assembly. This may have damaged the wiring harness,” the notice says.
“Damage to the wiring harness may cause electrical failures. If the wiring harness is significantly damaged, this could also result in smoke.”
The VINs (Vehicle identification numbers) of the 157 motorcycles affected are listed at the end of this article.
Owners will be contacted by mail, to notify them of the recall. Consumers should contact an authorised KTM dealer to arrange an appointment for inspection of their motorcycle and to have replacement parts installed, free of 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.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
There has officially been a recall announcement made by Ducati North America on two of the XDiavel trim levels because of a side stand related issue.
According to the NHTSA, only two percent of the 1,601 bikes involved in the recall should be impacted by this issue. The target models of this recall are the 2016-2018 Ducati XDiavel S and STD models.
Ducati specified that the side stand bracket could become deformed over time due to repeated use of holding the XDiavel up. Once the bracket deforms, the bike will sit on a much steeper angle when parked and in extreme circumstances, the bracket can break causing the motorcycle to fall to the ground. If the 500+lb bike were to fall, it could cause injury to anyone on or around the motorcycle.
The Italian-based company does not specify the actual cause for the potentially faulty bracket. It could be a design issue or it could be a quality issue, but I doubt Ducati wants to broadcast that information in either case. As of right now, there have been no injuries reported but Ducati has received multiple reports of downed XDiavels due to the side stand bracket.
XDiavel owners will be receiving a notice in the mail welcoming them to have the side stand bracket replaced with a stronger one, free of charge. The official recall will begin on March 15, 2021, where XDiavel owners can reference safety recall number SRV-RCL-21-001.
Owners who have already had the issue addressed or have incurred damages are eligible for a refund. Ducati owners who have questions, comments, or concerns are urged to contact Ducati customer service by calling 1-888-391-5446 (have your VIN on hand). As always, the NHTSA’s Safety Hotline service is available by calling 1-888-327-4236 or check www.safercar.gov for more information.
Kawasaki had three recalls. The Ninja H2 SX was recalled for gear wear issues; the Ninja ZX-10R and RR models were recalled for a fire safety risk; and the Ninja ZX636 horn stopped working because of a wiring fault.
Triumph’s various six recalls affected a host of models including the Tiger 1200, Street Triple RS, Speed Triple S, Speed Triple RS, Street Scrambler, Street Twin, Tiger 900, Trophy and Trophy SE, all Thruxtons and the Speed Twin. Issues involved brakes, wiring faults, side stands and gear shift selectors.
Yamaha’s eight recalls affected NMAX, XP530 and XMAX scooters, the MT-03, the new Tenere 700 and the R3. Issues varied, but several were involved in a non-compliance issue on the rear reflectors not being bright enough.
