Motorcycles on NHTSA December 2003 Recall List
American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Models: Honda FSC600 (Silver Wing)
Years: 2002-2003
Number Potentially Involved: 4,997
Dates of Manufacture: November 2001 - February
2003
Defect: On certain motorcycles, excessive clearance
between
the lower handlebar clamp and handlebar holder creates stress
that can eventually
cause the handlebar to loosen or detach, resulting in a loss of
steering control,
which could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install two lower handlebar
clamps, add washers
between the lower clamps and handlebar holder, and install new
locknuts.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on
January 26,
2004. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
American IronHorse Inc.
| Models: | American IronHorse Classic | Years: 2002-2004 |
| American IronHorse Legend | Years: 2002-2004 | |
| American IronHorse Outlaw | Years: 2002-2004 | |
| American IronHorse Ranger | Years: 2002-2004 | |
| American IronHorse Slammer | Years: 2002-2004 | |
| American IronHorse Stalker | Years: 2002-2004 | |
| American IronHorse Tejas | Years: 2002-2004 | |
| American IronHorse Texas Chopper | Years: 2002-2004 | |
| American IronHorse Thunder | Years: 2002-2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: August 2001 – November 2003
Defect: On certain motorcycles equipped with optional brake rotor-carriers, the rotor-carriers can crack while in service and possibly break, causing partial loss of the brake system or the potential for rotor-carrier detachment, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rotor-carrier assembly. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin during February 2004. Owners may contact American IronHorse at 1-817-665-2045.
Big Dog Motorcycles, L.L.C.
Models: Big Dog Chopper
Years: 2003-2004
Number Potentially Involved: 1,446
Defect: On certain motorcycles assembled with an early
version Rolling Thunder frame, a stress crack could emerge in
the frame, which
could cause a loss of control.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the frame. The manufacturer
has
reported that owner notification is expected to begin during
February 2004.
Owners may contact Big Dog at 1-316-267-9121.
Buell Motorcycle Company
| Models: | Buell XCB12S | Year: 2004 |
| Buell XB9S | Year: 2004 | |
| Buell XB9SL | Year: 2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: June - August 2003
Defect: On certain motorcycles, the wire that provides power to the horn, due to misrouting, can become frayed from contact with the horn bracket mounting bolt. As a result, the horn wire may become exposed, and when the horn button is pushed, either the horn circuit fuse or the key switch fuse can blow. If the key switch fuse blows, the vehicle can stall, which could result in a crash. If the horn fuse blows, there will be a loss of power to the horn and rear brake light.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing, if necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on December 23, 2003. Owners may contact Buell at 1-414-342-4680.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Models: Harley Davidson Dyna Wide-Glide
Year: 2004
Number Potentially Involved: 23
Defect: Certain motorcycles with carbureted engines
have
an angled fuel fitting on the gas tank. These motorcycles do
not meet Harley-Davidson
impact test standards and present a risk of fuel leakage and
fire in the event
of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank with the
proper tank.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began
during December
2003. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
Triumph Motorcycles (America)
| Models: | Triumph America | Years: 2002-2004 |
| Triumph Speedmaster | Years: 2002-2004 |
Dates of Manufacture: June 2001 – December 2003
Defect: On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle is dropped onto the left side, air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir. If left unattended, the rear brake may not operate, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the rear brake master cylinder reservoir. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on December 31, 2003. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
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