F Series

All recall notices.

1. QUICK- RELEASE AXLES MAY BE DEFECTIVE

   RM/2009/023 · 21 May 2009

   21 May 2009

   Defect

   The front quick release axle may not be to specification. The axle may become damaged or in the worst case fail when the machine is used in circumstances of severe loading. (Extension of RM/2009/022 after further information came to light)

   Remedy

   Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the front quick release axle.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~482 vehicles affected

2. FRONT WHEEL QUICK- RELEASE AXLE COULD FAIL

   RM/2009/022 · 21 May 2009

   21 May 2009

   Defect

   The front quick release axle may not be to specification. The axle may become damaged or in the worst case fail when the machine is used in circumstances of severe loading.

   Remedy

   Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the front quick release axle.

   Build window

   Built 1 Aug 2008 – 31 Oct 2008

   ~126 vehicles affected

3. FUEL PRESSURE SENSORS MAY BE DEFECTIVE

   RM/2008/010 · 3 Mar 2008

   3 Mar 2008

   Defect

   The fuel pressure sensor might become defective. If it does become defective it will cause erratic idle speed and possible cutting out.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to check the fuel pressure sensor and where necessary replace the sensor with a quality assured sensor.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~162 vehicles affected

4. FUEL MAY LEAK

   RM/2008/011 · 21 Feb 2008

   21 Feb 2008

   Defect

   Fuel may leak from the fuel tank as a result of the breather getting trapped by neighbouring components.

   Remedy

   Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to re-route the fuel tank breather pipe.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~1,253 vehicles affected

5. SIDE STAND MAY DETACH

   RM/2007/014 · 16 Feb 2007

   16 Feb 2007

   Defect

   Due to a possibly misaligned weld the side stand may not be able to retain its load bearing capability in all circumstances.

   Remedy

   Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the frame bottom section.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~48 vehicles affected

6. FUEL MAY LEAK FROM FUEL PUMP MOUNTING FLANGE

   RM/2005/018 · 2 Mar 2005

   2 Mar 2005

   Defect

   The use of some solvents may result in cracks occurring around the fuel pump mounting flange which will result in a fuel leak.

   Remedy

   Recall likely to be affected machines and fit the fuel pump mounting flange with a protective rubber cap.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~742 vehicles affected

7. REAR BRAKE CALIPER RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT BE TO THE CORRECT TORQUE

   RM/2005/020 · 28 Nov 2003

   28 Nov 2003

   Defect

   It is possible that a number of machines have been released from the factory with the securing screws of the rear brake caliper not tightened to the correct torque. Should this situation not be rectified the caliper may would become insecure with the attendant possibility that the rear wheel could lock.

   Remedy

   Recall affected machines and check the tightening torque of the caliper retaining screws.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~727 vehicles affected