Harley-Davidson Motor Co. is voluntarily recalling 13,400 Dyna series motorcycles due to a faulty transmission indicator.

The 2006 model year Dyna cycles have transmissions with a defect that may allow them to go into a false neutral position, even though the neutral indicator light is illuminated.

The Milwaukee-based motorcycle manufacturer said late Tuesday that it is providing owners with free pick-up and delivery as part of the Initial Care Program being rolled out for the 2006 Dyna motorcycles. The service will commence and recall kits will be available at dealerships beginning the week of Dec. 12.

Labels: Harley Davidson, Recall Notices

Make / Models / Year:
TRIUMPH / DAYTONA 955I / 2005
TRIUMPH / SPEED TRIPLE / 2005
TRIUMPH / SPRINT ST / 2005
TRIUMPH / SPRINT ST ABS / 2005

Manufacturer : TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES (AMERICA) LTD

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V276000

Recall Date : JUN 13, 2005

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, HOSE

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 969

Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE LOWER BY-PASS COOLANT HOSE CAN RUPTURE.

Consequence:
A LOSS OF COOLANT FROM THE ENGINE CAN RESULT IN THE ENGINE OVERHEATING AND SEIZURE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COOLANT HOSE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT TRIUMPH AT 1-678-854-2010.

Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Labels: Recall Notices, Triumph

Polaris Industries, Inc. announced a recall on its Victory Ness Kingpin and Ness Vegas motorcycles:

Make / Models / Years:
VICTORY / NESS KINGPIN / 2005
VICTORY / NESS VEGAS / 2004-2005

Manufacturer : POLARIS INDUSTRIES, INC.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V095000

Recall Date : MAR 10, 2005

Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected : 774

Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP MAY NOT RETURN TO THE FULLY CLOSED POSITION DUE TO METAL TO METAL CONTACT OR DEBRIS BETWEEN THE THROTTLE TWIST GRIP AND THE HANDLEBAR.

Consequence: RESTRICTED THROTTLE MOVEMENT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL DISASSEMBLE THE THROTTLE MECHANISM, CLEAN THE TWIST GRIP ASSEMBLY AND HANDLEBAR, LUBRICATE MOVING PARTS AND REASSEMBLE. ANY WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON MARCH 28, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT VICTORY AT 1-763-417-8650.

Notes: POLARIS/VICTORY RECALL NO. V-05-01. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Labels: Recall Notices, Victory

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has filed the following recall notice with the National Traffic and Highway Safety Administration:

Make / Models / Year:
YAMAHA / XV250 / 1996-2005 (Virago 250)
YAMAHA / XVS11 / 1996-2005 (V-Star 1100)
YAMAHA / XVS65 / 1996-2005 (V-Star 650)

Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V067000

Recall Date: FEB 25, 2005

Component: SEATS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 190,000

Summary: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MOUNTING HARDWARE HOLDING THE PASSENGER SEAT TO THE FENDER COULD LOOSEN DUE TO THE PASSENGER'S WEIGHT SHIFTING ON THE SEAT.

Consequence: IF THE MOUNTING HARDWARE BECOMES LOOSE ENOUGH TO FALL OFF, THE PASSENGER SEAT CAN FALL OFF THE REAR FENDER. A PASSENGER ON THE MOTORCYCLE COULD LOSE BALANCE AND FALL, CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SEAT'S MOUNTING HARDWARE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH OR APRIL 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-227-5963.

Notes: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Labels: Recall Notices, Yamaha