KTM has announced a recall of its 2015/16 1290 Super Adventure over an an oil leak in the semi-active rear...
Kawasaki Motors Australia has recalled a variety of learner-approved motorcycles over a faulty footpeg which could fall off. Bikes affected are...
Triumph Motorcycles Australia has joined a worldwide recall of a “small number” of Street Twin and T120 Bonneville motorcycles over a fuel leak and fire risk. The official global statement says the recall affects only 6% of the 900cc Street Twin motorcycles and 0.002% of 1200cc T120 bikes sold so far....
Kawasaki Motors Australia has recalled the 2016 model Ninja ZX-10R sports bike over a steering damper issue which could potentially...
The Thai-made Honda NSS300 Forza Scooter has been recalled over a brake fluid leak issue. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission safety...
Mini or pocket motorcycles are fun and cute, but they are a potential danger and usually illegal to use anywhere except on private property. In most countries, these machines are categorised as novelty toys and are not regulated by the same conditions as other vehicles. In Australia, the importers are...
Kawasaki Australia has recalled the retro W800 motorcycle from 2011 to 2015 over two faults, both of which can cause...
Suzuki Australia has issued a safety recall notice on 10 models of scooter, cruiser, sports bikes, adventurers and naked bikes over...
Owners of the Honda VT750 cruiser should take their bike to their dealer to have the wiring harness checked for a fault which could cause stalling. Honda Australia Motorcycle and Power Equipment has used a safety recall notice for the 2010 to 2015 750cc cruiser which says that “due to the...
Maybe Motorbike Writer threw a figurative spanner in the spokes causing the company to issue its latest voluntary safety recall for...
Honda, BMW and Suzuki have recalled several motorcycles and scooters over issues including shaft lock-up, brake failure, engine stalling and...
Suzuki Australia has issued a safety recall notice over an issue with the fuel tank breather hose on the Suzuki SFV650 Gladius. Suzuki says the hose may not have been positioned correctly during the production process. “This may create internal pressure or vacuum and possibly causing deformation of the tank....
Suzuki Australia has issued a safety recall of its GSX-S1000 and GSX-R1000 motorcycles over a fluid leak in the front...
Indian Motorcycle has issued a worldwide recall of 7611 Chief and Roadmaster models over a potential rear brake failure. Models...
Owners of 2015 and 2016 Multistrada 1200 and 1200 S models should check their bikes for a sidestand fault that could cause it to fall over. Ducati has issued a worldwide safety recall saying that some of the kickstands on these bikes have been manufactured with a support tube that has...
Honda Australia has issued an urgent recall for its Goldwing and F6B motorcycles over problems with the brakes which could...
A range of safety recalls has been issued for various Husqvarna and KTM road and dirt bikes, including one which...
Kawasaki and BMW are the latest motorcycle companies to issue recall notices to customers in an effort to be transparent about any problems that arise. Triumph USA was recently fined $US2.9m for failing to issue a recall promptly, so most companies are now on the front foot about important recalls....
Triumph Motorcycles in America has been fined US$2.9 million for failing to report a safety recall over a steering issue...
Harley-Davidson Australia has voluntarily recalled the Street 500 over a fuel issue as the popular learner-approved motorbike soars towards the top...
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued a safety recall over a problem with cracking in the handle crown on the new Yamaha R3 learner-approved motorcycle. The handle crown is the piece of metal that holds the handlebars in place, also called the triple clamp or yoke. Only 79YZF-R3A bikes are affected...
Honda Australia has voluntarily recalled the learner-approved CB500 R sports bike and CB500 F naked bike over fuel leaks. The...
Suzuki Australia has recalled the GSX1300 Hayabusa over a problem with the ABS unit. The ACCC recall notice says the...
Honda has issued recalls on 23 of its models, including the popular new learner-approved CBR300R over a potential wiring fire hazard. It appears the issue is only in Australia at the moment ands affects 6388 bikes. YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS There are actually two Australian Competition and Consumer Commission recall notices,...
The latest safety recalls involve the saddlebags on Harley-Davidson touring bikes and the KTM1290 Super Duke R naked bike over...
What are your legal rights when your motorcycle is recalled for a safety issue? Motorcycle recalls happen frequently as faults...
The 2013 model Can-Am Spyder three-wheel roadster will be recalled globally after concerns over the vehicle bursting into flames. Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) of Canada has agreed to recall nearly 7100 Spyder RT motorcycles globally. The Australian recall notice has not yet been issued. Owners of 2008-12 Spyders will also...
While some motorcycle manufacturers issue global safety recalls, it’s not uncommon for some to issue recalls at different stages in various...
Issues with the hydraulic clutch on current Harley-Davidson Touring models continue with a third voluntary recall issued through the Australian...
The latest safety recalls in Australia are for the new Yamaha R1M and Honda CBR1000RR sportsbikes, both with loose nuts. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission notice for the Yamaha YZF-R1M says models affected have the VIN prefix RN328 and end in 000006 to 000065. However, these have not yet been...
KTM has issued a global recall on 2015 models LC4, 690 Enduro R and 690 SMC R and 2014/15 690...
The year has started off slowly with few voluntary motorcycle safety recalls. So far, there have been recalls for Indian...
Polaris has issued a voluntary global recall on 2342 Victory motorcycles over a stalling issue. Affected models are 2013-14 Victory Cross-Country, Cross Roads, Hammer Eight Ball, High Ball, Jackpot and Vegas Eight Ball models; 2014 Cross Country Eight Ball, Cross Roads Eight Ball and Ness Cross Country; 2015 Victory Gunner;...
With only a couple of weeks until the end of 2014, motorcycle voluntary safety recalls have increased to 39 from...
Three motorcycle companies have issued voluntary safety recalls in the past week for issues involving number plate holders, headlight wires...
Continental Tyres of Germany has issued a global recall on several models over “air loss and possible separation”. There have been no reports of any accidents or injuries as a result. The tyres have also been recalled in Australia. Continental Tyres is calling the recall a “voluntary tyre exchange program” where they replace...
If you are riding on Mitas Sportforce tyres, stop now! An urgent safety recall notice has been issued by Mityre...
BMW Motorrad has issued a worldwide recall on the new water-cooled R 1200 RT and seems to be bending over...
DAD’S HARLEY RETURNS In 1973, Minnesota resident David Skime bought a 1972, candy apple red, full-dress Electra Glide Harley Davidson. Unfortunately, he died two years later of a heart attack, aged just 32. His wife, Joyce, sold the bike and later remarried. Then, in 1997, she and her husband were...
BMW Motorrad Australia has recalled 2012-13 model R 1200 GS bikes for a potentially dangerous oil leak. The worldwide recall...