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April 14, 2009
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 18 MY 2009 Vulcan 2000 motorcycles. These motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” The headlamp assembly includes multiple bulb and lens elements. The noncompliant headlamps were assembled with lenses incorrectly positioned, affecting photometric performance. Inadequate lighting could reduce visibility of motorcycle increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the headlights and replace it free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2009. Owners may contact Kawasaki at 866-802-9381. BMW is recalling MY 2009 F800 GS vehicles. The axle shaft wall thickness may not have beenmanufactured according to specifications. If the wall thickness was not sufficient, the axle shaft could deform and could break increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the axle shaft assembly and replace or repair the necessary components free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831-1117. Post a comment
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