Softail

All recall notices.

1. AIR INGRESS INTO THE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER MAY CAUSE A FAILURE TO GENERATE SUFFICIENT LIFT TO DISENGAGE CLUTCH FULLY

   RM/2018/036 · 9 Nov 2018

   9 Nov 2018

   Defect

   Air ingress to the hydraulic clutch slave cylinder causing insufficient disengagement.

   Remedy

   Replace cluch slave cylinder piston and seal.

   Build window

   Built 6 Mar 2016 – 17 Jun 2017

   ~1,965 vehicles affected

2. LOSS OF CONTROL

   RM/2016/037 · 29 Jul 2016

   29 Jul 2016

   Defect

   Hydraulic clutch master cylinder may fail to disengage engine on initial gear engagement leading to the machine lurching forward and falling over. This condition gives an elevated risk of injury to the rider and bystanders.

   Remedy

   Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to inspect and clean the clutch master cylinder piston. Where necessary the master cylinder piston will be replaced.

   Build window

   Built 17 Jul 2015 – 31 Mar 2016

   ~513 vehicles affected

3. POSSIBLE BRAKE FAILURE

   RM/2015/004 · 21 Jan 2015

   21 Jan 2015

   Defect

   The brake fluid in the front brake system could be contaminated. The contamination can cause the brake fluid to gel and / or corrosion to the master cylinder banjo bolt threads sufficiently severe to cause leakage or failure. If either of the conditions occur it will lead to a reduction in brake performance and increase the risk of a collision / incident.

   Remedy

   Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the banjo bolt brake fluid and where necessary the master cylinder.

   Build window

   Built 22 Aug 2011 – 24 Feb 2012

   ~572 vehicles affected

4. FUEL TAP READS INCORRECTLY

   RM/2006/010 · 28 Feb 2006

   28 Feb 2006

   Defect

   Certain 2004 model year carburettor equipped motorcycles have been fitted with a fuel tap where the 'On' and 'Reserve' markings have been transposed.

   Remedy

   Replace the fuel valve (tap).

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~159 vehicles affected

5. SHORTING OF STARTER RELAY

   RM/93/001 · 1 Mar 1993

   1 Mar 1993

   Defect

   An internal short circuit may occur in the starter relay. This could generate sufficient heat to constitute a fire risk.

   Remedy

   Recall the affected machines and replace the original relay with a version incorporating improved sealing properties. At the same time the relay will be repositioned to render it less liable to the ingress of moisture.

   Build window

   Built 1 Jan 1989 – 31 Dec 1992

   ~1,754 vehicles affected