Triumph is Recalling about 1200, 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 10, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

Report Receipt Date: MAY 01, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V180000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,186

Vehicle Make	Model	Model Year(s)
Triumph	Explorer	2012 – 2013
Triumph	Explorer XC	2012 – 2013

Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

SUMMARY: Triumph Motorcycles America, Ltd. is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Explorer and Explorer XC motorcycles. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating data on the certification Label is incorrect. Thus, the motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Part 567, “Certification.”

CONSEQUENCE: The incorrect label could cause the operator to overload the motorcycle which may result in handling issues and/or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY: Triumph will notify owners and replace the labels with corrected GVWR data, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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BMW is Recalling Certain 2013 R1200 GS due to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 29, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

Report Receipt Date: APR 22, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V154000
Component(s): SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 15

Vehicle Make	Model	Model Year(s)
BMW	R1200-GS	2013

Manufacturer: BMW of North America, LLC

SUMMARY: BMW is recalling certain model year 2013 R1200 GS motorcycles manufactured January 9, 2013, through February 8, 2013. Due to an insufficient torque of a locking bolt, the front fork tube may loosen.

CONSEQUENCE: If the fork loosens it may hinder the rider’s ability to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY: BMW will notify owners and dealers will reinforce the affected fork locking bolt connections, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2013. Owners may call BMW at 1-800-525-7417 or email BMW at CustomerRelations@bmwusa.com.

NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Gerbings Recalls 9,900 Heated Jacket Liners Due to Burn Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 17, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Consumers should stop using this product, which is being recalled voluntarily, unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of Product:  12-volt heated jacket liners

Hazard: A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the jacket liners and contact Gerbings, LLC for a free repair or replacement liner.  

Consumer Contact:  Gerbings LLC; toll-free at (877) 242-5595 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, Harley-Davidson® at (800) 258-2464 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gerbing.com and click on the Recalls & Warnings link for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 9,900

Description: This recall involves Gerbings and Harley-Davidson® black nylon, 12-volt, heated jacket liners. The jacket liners heat up when plugged into a vehicle, such as a motorcycle or snowmobile. “Gerbing’s Heated Clothing” or “Harley Davidson®” is printed on the front left chest of the jacket liners. The Gerbing’s jacket liners have model number JKLN and PO# 3796 and Harley-Davidson® jackets have model number 98324-09VM and GM32873, GM32874, GM34188, GM34189, GM34190 or GM34191. The model number, PO number and “Use only 12 Volts” are printed on a label sewn inside next to the jacket liner’s front zipper.

Incidents/Injuries: Gerbings has received two reports of the jacket liners overheating, causing minor dime-sized burns to consumers’ backs, resulting in blisters.

Sold at: Harley-Davidson® dealerships, Eagle Leather and other sporting goods, retail stores and motorcycle shops nationwide from April 2011 through December 2012 for between $200 and $240.

Importer: Gerbings, LLC, of Stoneville, N.C.

Manufactured in: China

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov.

CPSC Consumer Information Hotline
Contact us at this toll-free number if you have questions about a recall:
800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054)
Times: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. ET; Messages can be left anytime
Call to get product safety and other agency information and to report unsafe products.

SOURCE: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Triumph is Recalling 3,799 Motorcycles due to a Manufacturing Error

WASHINGTON D.C. – March 29, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

Report Receipt Date: MAR 22, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V104000
Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,799

Vehicle MakeModelModel Year(s)

• TRIUMPHDAYTONA 675 2012-2013
• TRIUMPHSPEED TRIPLE 2012-2013
• TRIUMPHSTREET TRIPLE 2012-2013
• TRIUMPHTIGER 800 2012-2013

Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

SUMMARY: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Daytona 675, Street Triple, Speed Triple, and Tiger 800 motorcycles. Due to a manufacturing error, the turn signal stems on the front and rear of the motorcycle may fracture.

CONSEQUENCE: If the turn signal stems break, the turn signals may not be visible to other vehicles on the road, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

REMEDY: Triumph will notify owners and dealers will replace the turn signal stems, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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John Deere Recalls Gator Utility Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 14, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: John Deere Utility Vehicles

Hazard: The oil filter can leak, posing a fire hazard. Pinholes or cracks have been identified in oil filters installed by the engine supplier which were not manufactured to specification.

Consumer Contact: Deere and Company; at (800) 537-8233, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET or www.johndeere.com and click on Services & Support for more information.

RECALL DETAILS

Units: About 4,700

Description: This recall involves John Deere Gator™ RSX850i Base, Sport and Trail model recreational utility vehicles manufactured between May 2012 and October 2012. They have side-by-side seating for two people and were available in Realtree® Hardwoods™ HD Camo, olive and black, or traditional green and yellow. RSX850i is located on the hood. The serial number is on the rear frame above the receiver hitch. Utility vehicles with the following serial numbers are included in this recall:

Model	Serial Number Range
RSX850i Base	1M0850TB++M010009 thru 1M0850TB++M010778
RSX850i Sport	1M0850TS++M010001 thru 1M0850TS++M012077
RSX850i Trail	1M0850TT++M010001 thru 1M0850TT++M012867

Incidents/Injuries: John Deere has received four reports of incidents resulting in fires. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled utility vehicles and contact a John Deere dealer to schedule a free inspection and free repair. John Deere is contacting all registered owners of the recalled utility vehicles directly.

Sold at: John Deere dealers nationwide from August 2012 through January 2013 for between $12,900 and $15,500.

Manufacturer: Deere & Company of Moline, Ill.

Manufactured in: United States

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.

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Yamaha is Recalling 8,700 2009 YW125 (Zuma 125) Scooters

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 12, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

Vehicle Make – Model – Model Year(s)

• YAMAHA  YW125  2009

Report Receipt Date: FEB 04, 2013

NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V035000

Component(s): FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,700

Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

SUMMARY: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2009 YW125 (Zuma 125) scooters manufactured between July 2008 and April 2009 due to possible improper clearances in the internal fuel pump components. These improper clearances may cause an inadequate supply of fuel.

CONSEQUENCE: The limited fuel supply could cause engine stalling, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump with a newly designed fuel pump. The recall is expected to begin February 19, 2013. Owners contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

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Triumph Motorcycles Recalled Due to Crash Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 10, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -

Vehicle Make – Model – Model Year(s)

• TRIUMPH  DAYTONA 675 2011-2012
• TRIUMPH  STREET TRIPLE 2011-2012
• TRIUMPH  THUNDERBIRD 2012
• TRIUMPH  THUNDERBIRD STORM 2012

Report Receipt Date: JAN 29, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V032000
Component(s): WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 250

Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD

SUMMARY: Triumph Motorcycles (Triumph) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Daytona 675 and Street Triple motorcycles and 2012 Thunderbird and Thunderbird Storm motorcycles. The wheels were assembled with bearings of an unknown quality.

CONSEQUENCE: Wheel bearings of poor quality could fail unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a motorcycle crash.

REMEDY: Triumph will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bearings free of charge. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information.

NOTES: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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BRP Recalls 10,200 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 8, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

RECALL SUMMARY

Name of product: Ski-Doo® snowmobiles

Hazard: The fuel pump inlet fitting can come into contact with the oil tank and break, leading to a fuel to leak, which poses a fire hazard.

Consumer Contact: BRP toll-free at (888) 638-5397 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.ski-doo.com and click on “recall information” under the owner center for more information.

RECALL DETAILS

Units: About 10,200

Description: The snowmobile has the model name printed on the vehicle’s side panel. The 2013 models included in the recall are:

Name	Engine Type
Freeride™	800R E-TEC
Grand Touring LE	600HO E-TEC
GSX® LE	600HO E-TEC
GSX® SE	600HO E-TEC
GSX® SE	800R E-TEC
MX Z® TNT®	600HO E-TEC
MX Z® TNT®	800R E-TEC
MX Z® X®	800R E-TEC
MX Z® X®	600HO E-TEC
MX Z® X-RS®	800R E-TEC
MX Z® X-RS®	600HO E-TEC
Renegade® Adrenaline	800R E-TEC
Renegade® Adrenaline	600HO E-TEC
Renegade® Backcountry™	800R E-TEC
Renegade® Backcountry™	600HO E-TEC
Renegade® Backcountry™ X®	800R E-TEC
Renegade® Backcountry™ X®	600HO E-TEC
Renegade® X®	800R E-TEC
Renegade® X®	600HO E-TEC
Skandic® Tundra® Xtreme	600HO E-TEC
Summit® SP	800R E-TEC
Summit® SP	600HO E-TEC
Summit® X®	800R E-TEC

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received three reports of fires. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free repair.  BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall.

Sold at: Ski-Doo dealers nationwide from March 2012 through January 2013 from about $8000 to $12,000.

Manufacturer: Bombardier Recreational Products Inc., of Valcourt, Canada

Manufactured in: Canada

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov

CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.

Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing and speech impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov. To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to http://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Subscribe/.

 

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BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. – January 31, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall Summary

Name of product: Can-Am® Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles

Hazard: Debris such as leaves, hay and grass in wet terrain areas can collect in the vehicle’s exhaust pipe area in a short period of time. A hot exhaust pipe and accumulated debris that has dried, poses a risk of fire.

Consumer Contact: BRP; toll-free at (888) 638-5397, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on “recall information” under the owner center for more information.

RECALL DETAILS

Units: About 25,000

Description: This recall involves 2011, 2012 and early 2013 model gas-powered Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles. The model name is printed on the vehicle’s side panel. Models included in the recall are:

Model Year 2011	Model Year 2012	Model Year 2013 (without Front Grill Kit)
Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000	Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000	Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000 Can-Am Commander X 1000 Can-Am Commander Limited 1000 Can-Am Commander DPS 800R and 1000

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 18 reports of fires related to accumulated debris in the exhaust pipe area, including one report of minor burns to the hand.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles, check their exhaust for accumulated debris as described in the Cleaning Procedure of Exhaust Area guide and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free update kit repair. The guide is available to consumers at their local BRP dealer or online at www.can-am.brp.com. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall and the vehicle’s cleaning guide.

Sold at: Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.

Manufacturer: BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Manufactured in: Mexico

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov
CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical, or mechanical hazard. CPSC’s work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals – contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.Under federal law, it is illegal to attempt to sell or resell this or any other recalled product.

To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, go online to: SaferProducts.gov, call CPSC’s Hotline at (800) 638-2772 or teletypewriter at (301) 595-7054 for the hearing and speech impaired. Consumers can obtain this news release and product safety information at www.cpsc.gov. To join a free e-mail subscription list, please go to http://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/Subscribe/.

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Continental Announces Voluntary Motorcycle Tire Safety Recall Program in U.S. and Canada

 

• Safety recall program on ContiMotion MC tires on Honda Gold Wing 1800 rear wheel
• Overloading and/or under-inflation may lead to loss of tire pressure
• Program involves 1,700 MC tires worldwide sold in 2011 and 2012 primarily in U.S.

FORT MILL, SC – January 21, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Continental today announced a voluntary recall program involving approximately 1,700 motorcycle tires 180/60R16 M/C 74H ContiMotion. Market feedback indicates that under certain service conditions these tires may experience uneven wear, groove cracking and in some cases belt lift, which can lead to a loss of inflation pressure and a potential loss of control that could lead to an accident. These service conditions have been observed with Honda Gold Wing 1800 motorcycles rear tire fitment, particularly under conditions of overloading and/or under-inflation. Continental has not received any reports about accidents resulting from this condition.

The affected tires were sold in the replacement market in 2011 and 2012, primarily in the United States. Small quantities were also sold in other markets.

The tires are identified by the DOT serial numbers H60LJJE5110 through H60LJJE3811.

Continental started to notify the respective national safety authorities, such as the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on January 18, 2013.

Continental is in communication with its motorcycle tire distributors and dealers to identify consumers who purchased affected tires. Identified tire owners will be promptly notified and informed about the details of the voluntary recall program.

Consumers seeking more information, including instructions for identifying affected tires, are invited to visit Continental’s Web site http://continentaltire.custhelp.com for more information.

SOURCE: Continental Tire the Americas

 

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