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thought some of you might want to know.
HONDA
Honda has issued a recall for the 2008 CBR1000RR for a problem with a water pump hose clamp. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.)
Model Year: 2008
Models affected: CBR1000RR
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V174000
Potential Units Affected: 12894
Problem: Honda is recalling 12,894 model year 2008 CBR1000RR motorcycles. A coolant hose clamp located on the water pump cover may break due to fatigue caused by vibration generated at continuous high engine speeds. If the clamp breaks, hot coolant can spray onto the riders left lower leg causing scalding to the rider.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install the new coolant hose clamp free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before June 6, 2009. Owners may contact Honda at 866-784-1870.
Ducati
Ducati has issued a recall for a number of models from 2009 and Streetfighters from 2010 for problems of fuel leakage from the fuel line at the injector. Please read the details below for specific models and years. Manufacturer: Ducati North America
Models affected:
2009 Ducati 1098R
2009 Ducati 1198
2009 Ducati 1198S
2009 Ducati 848
2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter
2010 Ducati F1098 Streetfighter S
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V170000
Potential Units Affected: 1549
Problem: Ducati is recalling 1,549 model year 2009 1198, 1198 S, 1098 R, 848 and model year 2010 F1098 Streetfighter and Streetfighter S motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience fuel leakage from the fuel line at the [COLOR=#EE0000 ! important][COLOR=#EE0000 ! important]fuel [COLOR=#EE0000 ! important]injector[/color][/color][/color] connection. The plastic fitting between fuel injector and hose can warp or break which could possibly result in a potential hazard to the rider and possible damage to the motorcycle. Any damage to the fuel line may lead to an increased risk of fire or an unexpected loss of engine performance, the thereby increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the affected injector components free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during June 2009. To locate your nearest authorized Ducati dealer, you may go to www.ducatiusa.com and select the “dealer locator” or you may call toll free at 800-231-6696.
And
Ducati has issued a recall for 2008 Ducati Desmosedici RR motorcycles for a main wiring harness problem. Please read the details below. Manufacturer: Ducati
Model Year: 2008
Models affected: Desmosedici RR
NHTSA Campaign Number: 09V160000
Potential Units Affected: 396
Problem: Ducati is recalling 396 model year 2008 Desmosedici RR motorcycles. The main wiring harness may be routed incorrectly which could possibly result in damage to the motorcycle and a potential hazard to the rider. Any damage to the harness may lead to loss of functionality of the motorcycle system or an unexpected loss of engine performance, and thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will check, reposition and fasten the main wiring harness to the frame free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during May 2009. To locate your nearest authorized Ducati dealer, you may go to www.ducatiusa.com and select the “dealer locator” or you may call toll free at 800-231-6696.
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