Motorcycle Recall Notices For October 2007
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Big Dog has recalled 104 MY 2008 Mastiff, K-9, Ridgeback motorcycles. The fuel line can potentially contact heated metal parts of the motorcycle and melt. This condition could occur without any prior warning and could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. Dealers have replaced the fuel line with a new fuel line that has higher thermal resistance properties. Also the new fuel lines have been rerouted to further reduce exposure to heated metal. All motorcycles have been repaired. 07V-460
Ducati is recalling 1,516 MY 2007 1098 motorcycles. The electronic control unit (ECU) ignition timing and idle mixture were improperly set during production causing the engine speed to drop and stall the engine when temperature of the cooling system exceeded 180f. If the engine stops while the motorcycle is being driven, it could increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the ECU mapping using a dedicated diagnostic system instrument (DDS). The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. 07V-450
Triumph is recalling 4,696 MY 2004-2008 Rocket III and Rocket III Classic motorcycles. When the engine is returning to idle an unmodified motorcycle may stall. If the motorcycle stalls the rider will have to restart the engine increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and download new engine management software. The recall is expected to begin during October 2007. 07V-455
John Davis is a rider and writer. His current ride is Victoria, a candy red Honda VTX1800 Retro. John writes for several web sites and blogs in addition to his own site, NorthwestCycleReport.
