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November 12, 2008
November Recall Notices
Filed Under (Recalls) by John Davis

If your motorcycle has been recalled and you are not sure what to do, check out What To Do If Your Motorcycle Is Recalled.

Kawasaki is recalling 5,804 MY 2008 KL650E8F and KL650E8FL (California) motorcycles. The turn signal stalk(s) can break, resulting in the signal assembly hanging by the wire harness. This could create a possibility of a crash resulting in injury or death. Dealers will replace all four turn signal assemblies. The recall began on October 13, 2008. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381.

Piaggio is recalling 850 MY 2006-2008 Aprilia Scarabeo 500 motorcycles equipped with Bitron fuel pump/fuel filters. The fuel hose connecting the fuel filter to the fuel pump/fuel filter mounting flange may come loose. If this connection is loose, or has become completely disconnected, there will be a drop, or loss of, fuel pressure to the engine. A drop or loss of fuel pressure to the engine could cause the engine to stall increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will install hose clamps to secure the existing fuel hose at both ends to the fuel pump and fuel filter. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 17, 2008. These fuel pumps/fuel filters were manufactured in Italy. Owners may contact Piaggio/Aprilia at 1-212-380-4431. This recall was the subject of a Preliminary Evaluation, PE08-050, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation.

Buell is recalling 624 MY 2008-2009 XB12XT and MY 2009 XB12XP motorcycles. The windshields may become dislodged and allow the windshield to either strike or distract the rider while the vehicle is being ridden at a high speed. This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider. Dealers will remove the windshield’s two rubber mounted nuts and install two new fastener assemblies. The recall began on October 22, 2008. Owners may contact Buell at 1-414-342-4080.

Buell is recalling 140 MY 2009 1125CR motorcycles. These motorcycles can experience a premature failure of the rear cylinder cam chain tension guide (Part No. F0020.1AM). This failure can cause plastic debris to block the oil pump screen, possibly leading to oil starvation and engine seizure. This condition may allow the engine to seize, resulting in rear wheel lock-up. This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider. Dealers will replace the rear cam chain tensioner. These tension guides were manufactured in Austria. The recall began on October 22, 2008. Owners may contact Buell at 1-414-342-4680.

Ducati is recalling 289 MY 2008 Desmosedici RR motorcycles. The fuel tank drain and breather hose clamps may be installed incorrectly. This nonconformity may cause the fuel lines to weaken and break. This can result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider. Dealers will replace the fuel filler drain hose, the fuel breather hose, and the hose clamps will be replaced and repositioned free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008. Owners may contact Ducati at 1-800-231-6696.

BMW is recalling 365 MY 2005-2006 HP2 Enduro motorcycles. The front threaded fastener of the paralever link may not have been tightened to correct specifications. If the fastener was not tightened according to specifications, it could loosen. Over time, it is possible for the fastener to separate from its housing. If this were to occur, then the final drive of the motorcycle would not be properly supported. If that happened, motorcycle handling would be compromised increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will remove the front threaded fastener of the paralever link and replace it with an improved fastener. The recall is expected to begin during November 2008. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117.

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