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All recall notices.

1. ABILITY TO CHANGE GEAR MAY BE AFFECTED AND NEUTRAL INDICATED WITH GEAR SELECTED

   RM/2013/012 · 20 Mar 2013

   20 Mar 2013

   Defect

   The instruments may indicate neutral is selected when the machine is in gear which could lead to the machine jumping forward at junctions or the rider changing gear unnecessarily. Additionally a weak detent arm spring could cause poor gear changing necessitating additional time selecting gears.

   Remedy

   Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the detent arm spring and replace the neutral switch washer.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~571 vehicles affected

2. ACCESSORY RACK MAY CAUSE INSTABILITY IF OVERLOADED

   RM/2007/042 · 6 Dec 2007

   6 Dec 2007

   Defect

   It has been identified that the luggage top carriage may have insufficient lateral movement. Should this be the case the stability of the machine might be affected if ridden with the accessories fitted at speeds far in excess of the 80 mph/130kph limit warning.

   Remedy

   Recalled machines will be checked to ensure that the carriage has sufficient lateral movement.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~4,237 vehicles affected

3. REAR SUSPENSION BOLT MAY SHEAR

   RM/2006/046 · 4 Dec 2006

   4 Dec 2006

   Defect

   It has been identified following engineering investigation that the rear suspension drag link to drop link sleeves and bolt as fitted to a number of models requires replacement. If left the bolt may bend or in the worst case shear. Should the bolt shear this would result in the machine's rear end dropping until the rear tyre came into contact with the underside of the rear mudguard.

   Remedy

   Subject machines will have the suspension link sleeve and bolt replaced.

   Build window

   Built 1 Nov 2004 – 30 Nov 2006

   ~3,057 vehicles affected

4. STOP BOLT MAY SHEAR

   RM/2006/033 · 18 Aug 2006

   18 Aug 2006

   Defect

   The rear brake caliper anti-rotation device (stop bolt) may shear. If this occurs the caliper will strike the swinging arm.

   Remedy

   Recall the motorcycles that are likely to be affected to remove the original stop bolt and replace for a modified bolt

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~1,096 vehicles affected

5. DRIVE CHAIN MAY CONTACT REAR BRAKE HOSE

   RM/2005/009 · 22 Jul 2005

   22 Jul 2005

   Defect

   The final drive chain may contact rear brake hose. In extreme cases this could cause the rear brake hose to fail and result in no braking effort to the rear.

   Remedy

   Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and fit a 'P' clip to ensure the brake hose remains clear of the chain.

   Build window

   Built 1 Dec 2004 – 30 Apr 2005

   ~699 vehicles affected

6. ENGINE MAY OVERHEAT

   RM/2005/008 · 22 Jul 2005

   22 Jul 2005

   Defect

   The coolant by-pass hose may split causing loss of coolant from the engine resulting in possible engine overheating damage and seizure.

   Remedy

   Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit a modified hose.

   Build window

   Built 1 Dec 2004 – 30 Apr 2005

   ~699 vehicles affected

7. POSSIBILITY THAT THE MALE CONNECTOR MAY FRACTURE

   RM/2004/006 · 30 Jul 2004

   30 Jul 2004

   Defect

   The male connector linking each of the feed and return fuel hoses to the fuel pump mounting plate may be found to contain a fracture following in - service handling

   Remedy

   Recall affected vehicles and replace the original non - metallic connector for a metallic version

   Build window

   Built 20 Aug 1998 – 26 Aug 2003

   ~16,421 vehicles affected

8. REAR WHEEL BEARING MAY SEIZE

   RM/2002/006 · 31 Jul 2002

   31 Jul 2002

   Defect

   Rear wheel bearings from a particular supplier may fail seize up and lock the wheel causing loss of control of the motorcycle.

   Remedy

   Fit new rear wheel bearings from a different supplier source.

   Build window

   Built 1 Mar 2001 – 31 Mar 2002

   ~1,424 vehicles affected

9. CLUTCH CABLE CONCERN

   RM/2001/019 · 2 Nov 2001

   2 Nov 2001

   Defect

   The clutch control cable may fray and/or snap resulting in loss of control of the clutch mechanism.

   Remedy

   Recall affected motorcycles and fit a quality assured replacement clutch cable.

   Build window

   Affected build dates not specified

   ~2,430 vehicles affected

10. FUEL LEAK MAY OCCUR

    RM/2000/020 · 2 Oct 2000

    2 Oct 2000

    Defect

    There is a possibility that the fuel level sender may leak fuel over the engine. A fire risk may exist.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace fuel level sender unit.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 1999 – 30 Jun 2000

    ~2,411 vehicles affected

11. POSSIBLE FRACTURE OF THE FINAL DRIVE CHAIN

    RM/2000/008 · 17 Feb 2000

    17 Feb 2000

    Defect

    Due to an inappropriate heat treatment being applied during the manufacturing process a possibility exists that the final drive chain may fracture whilst the motorcycle is in use. Should failure occur loss of drive and possibly motorcycle instability may result.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected motorcycles for the fitment of a quality controlled replacement drive chain.

    Build window

    Built 1 Dec 1999 – 31 Jan 2000

    ~170 vehicles affected

12. POSSIBLE OIL CONTAMINATION OF REAR TYRE

    RM/99/008 · 1 Apr 1999

    1 Apr 1999

    Defect

    In some extreme cases oil can weep from between the engine crankcase halves due to slackening of the securing bolts. This seepage occurs forward of the rear tyre and may in extreme cases cause vehicle instability.

    Remedy

    Recall affected machines and replace the original lower crankcase bolts with quality assured bolts.

    Build window

    Built 1 Nov 1998 – 31 Mar 1999

    ~1,683 vehicles affected