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Ducati, Yamaha, Suzuki 1994–2013 Steering recall

Recalled April 1, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14E012000 · Ducati

Hazard
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
Remedy
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Units
2,827 units

Description

Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.

What to do

Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.

Product
Ducati 748 · Ducati 848 · Ducati 916 · Ducati 996 · Ducati 998 · Ducati CBR600RR · Ducati FZ6 · Ducati GSX1300R · Ducati MONSTER 1000 · Ducati STEERING DAMPER · Ducati TL1000R · Ducati YZFR1 · Ducati YZFR6
Manufacturer(s)
Ducati North America · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Suzuki Motor USA, LLC · Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) · Ohlins Racing AB

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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