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August 29, 2009
Recalls for August 2009
Filed Under (Blog Posts, 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.

EBL Enterprises is recalling 800 motorcycle helmets, 500 series sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, manufactured between April and May 2008. These helmets fail to conform to the impact attenuation requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 218, “Motorcycle Helmets.” In the event of a crash, the helmet wearer may become seriously injured without adequate protection. Dealerleather will offer a full refund or replace any noncompliant helmet with a helmet that meets Federal standards. The recall is expected to begin during August 2009. Owners may contact Dealerleather at 1-201-230-6353.

BMW is recalling 1,535 MY 2007-2009 R1200RT motorcycles. Due to routing and assembly tolerances of the front brake lines, it is possible for the lines to be under strain. In combination with vibration during riding, the brake lines could develop a leak. The level of fluid in the front brake fluid reservoir could drop rendering the front brakes inoperative. In the event that only the rear brakes were operational, severe loss of control during hard braking could result. This could result in a serious crash. BMW will notify owners and repair the motorcycles with new front brake lines, with modified routing free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during August 2009. BMW’s recall campaign no. R1200 RT. Owners may contact BMW at 1-800-831- 1117.

Harley Davidson is recalling 1,759 MY 2009 FLTRSE3 motorcycles equipped with blade rear wheel accessory kits. Some wheels within the subject population underwent a secondary heat treatment process. As a result of this secondary heat treatment, these wheels may have a crack. If a crack is present, it could result in wheel failure during use, possibly leading to a crash, which could result in injury or death of the rider. Dealers will remove the rear wheel and inspect the manufacturer’s code. Wheels that underwent a secondary heat treatment process will be replaced with a wheel provided in the recall repair kit. Wheels that do not have the suspected code will be re-installed. This service will be performed free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2009. Owners may contact Harley Davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

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