Pair of OEMs announce recalls
Harley-Davidson and Yamaha have announced motorcycle recalls, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Harley-Davidson recall
Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2015 Tri-Glide FLHTCUTG motorcycles manufactured July 14, 2014, to October 15, 2014. The affected motorcycles have a rear brake master cylinder assembled with an incorrect piston. This piston may not provide the proper support and may allow a tear in the primary cup. The potential number of units affected is 1,560.
If the primary cup develops a tear it will decrease the brake performance, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear master cylinder, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2014. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 414/343-4056. Harley-Davidson’s number for this recall is 0162.
Yamaha recall
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2013-15 Yamaha XT250 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2012, to October 1, 2014. The affected motorcycles contain an air induction pipe and hose, which may fail after prolonged periods of high RPM operation. The air induction hose may melt causing hot exhaust gases to leak from the hose. The potential number of units affected is 4,776.
A melted air induction hose may cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air induction pipe and hose, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in December 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 714/761-7300. Yamaha’s number for this recall is 990091.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888/327-4236 (TTY 800/424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
