Product recalls: Triumph, Yamaha and H-D
For a variety of issues, from potential for stalling and seizing engines, to a defect brake lightThe following product recall noticers have been issued:
Triumph Australia: Daytona 675
What is the hazard?
The engine may stall during operation.
What is the defect?
The evaporative valve purge harness may not be secured properly and could lead to the harness becoming damaged.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
What should consumers do?
Triumph Australia is writing to all affected owners. Owners can contact their local Triumph dealers for further information. A full list of Triumph dealers is available at www.triumphmotorcycles.com.au/triumph-world/find-a-dealer
Yamaha Motor Australia: VMAX
Identifying features
Recall reference number: OP/VMAX
VIN range:
RP214-0000006 to RP214-0000213
What is the hazard?
The engine may seize and the operator may not be able to restart the motor.
What is the defect?
Abnormally high oil pressure may build up inside the oil pump. This may cause the oil pump to malfunction.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
What should consumers do?
Yamaha will write to all affected owners. Consumers should contact their local Yamaha dealer to set up an appointment and have the bike remedied free of charge. For more information, tel 02 9827 7500.
Harley-Davidson Australia: Touring Model
Product description
All 2009-2011 and certain 2012 Touring model Harley-Davidson motorcycles
What are the hazards?
The defects may result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
What are the defects?
The affected model motorcycles may experience a non-functioning stop light and/or cause brake fluid to leak through the rear stop light switch, affecting rear brake performance.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
What should consumers do?
Harley-Davidson will write to owners of affected vehicles. Owners are advised to contact their authorised Harley-Davidson dealer who will determine whether the motorcycle is affected by this recall and, if affected, will replace the rear brake light switch at no charge to the customer.
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