KTM Australia has issued its 11th and 12th recalls so far this year, this time for a range of GasGas...
Yamaha Australia has recalled their 2020 – 2021 Bolt cruiser (xvs950) due to an issue with oil leaking from the...
KTM Australia continues to lead the list of recalled motorcycles with the latest being a recall of 2021 450SX-F MX competition motorcycles for an issue that could lock the engine. The recall only affects five motorcycles in Australia. It brings the number of recalls by KTM Australia to 10 so...
The first half of 2021 has witnessed a significant number of motorcycle safety recalls with Honda and KTM the most...
Suzuki Australia is recalling UH200 scooters over an issue with rusty speedos that could cost the rider a hefty speeding...
If you think there has been a lot of motorcycle safety recalls in the past month, you are right. In the first quarter of 2021, there were 13 recalls, but the rate has accelerated with 10 recalls in the month of May, alone. Perhaps as riders are coming out of...
Ducati Australia has recalled all 2021 Multistrada V4 models over valve issues in the V4 engine which has now been...
KTM Australia, who import KTM, GasGas and Husqvarna has issued a series of recalls in the past couple of days...
The last thing you want when you are riding a bush trail is for the chain to come off the rear sprocket. That is why Honda Australia has issued an official recall for their current model CRF450R dirt bike range. The notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission,...
Engine vibration on the Suzuki GSX250F could cause the bulb in the headlight to blow out, prompting Suzuki Australia to issue...
Ducati Australia has issued two separate recall notices this week for their XDiavel, XDiavel S and Scrambler 1100 models for...
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its three-wheeler Niken as well as their FJR1300, MT09, MT10, XT1200 motorcycles from 2013-2020 over an issue with the brake switch. The official recall notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the faulty brake switch could “inhibit the cruise control and constantly...
KTM and Husqvarna Australia have recalled their current model KTM SX and SX-F, Husqvarna TC, FC and FS, and GASGAS...
KTM Australia has recalled the current model 1290 Super Duke R over a wiring harness issue that could cause electrical...
There has officially been a recall announcement made by Ducati North America on two of the XDiavel trim levels because of a side stand related issue. According to the NHTSA, only two percent of the 1,601 bikes involved in the recall should be impacted by this issue. The target models...
Kawasaki Motor Australia has recalled the latest Ninja ZX14R over an issue that could reduce braking performance. The official notice...
Kawasaki Australia has recalled its new models of Ninja 400 (pictured) and Z400 learner-approved motorcycles over an issue that could...
Triumph Australia has issued a recall on its new Rocket 3 R, Rocket 3 GT and Rocket 3 TFC bikes launched just last year. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the issue involves air becoming trapped in the rear brake system. “This may result...
Honda Australia has recalled their CRF1000 Africa Twin adventure motorcycle over an issue with clogged fuel tanks which could cause...
The NHTSA has been on a roll with recalls lately and the latest target is the Yamaha FJR1300. According to...
Yamaha has the ignominious honour of issuing the most vehicle safety recalls through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in 2020. The Japanese manufacturer had eight recalls this year, following just three in 2019. It should be noted that three of those recalls were for the learner-approved R3 which has...
Yamaha Motor Australia have issued a fifth recall on their learner-approved MT-03 motorcycle (pictured above) and three scooters for a...
Kawasaki Australia have recalled their supercharged Ninja H2 SX motorcycles over an issue that could cause abnromal wear on the...
Electricity and Water Don’t Mix Do you own a 2020 Zero SR/F or SR/S? If you do, and your bike was manufactured between the dates of February 14th and June 19th, 2020, your motorcycle may be affected by this recall. A total of 659 bikes could have this issue, so...
Harley-Davidson Australia has now recalled its LiveWire electric motorcycle for switching off while running, more than a fortnight after it...
The ever-growing list of 2020 motorcycle recalls continues to expand with another addition to the hit-list; Harley Davison’s 2020 LiveWire...
A ‘Glaring’ Issue With The 2018 GSX-250R Headlight Driving at night isn’t my favorite thing to do – especially on a motorcycle – especially if my headlight decides to turn off mid-ride. I’m sure we’ve all driven cars that have a burnt-out headlight before, but luckily there’s a second to...
Triumph Motorcycles Australia has issued a recall for 928 motorcycles over an issue with the front brakes. The affected vehicles...
Triumph Motorcycles Australia has issued a recall for 217 2019 and 2020 Street Scrambler and Street Twin models over a...
In what may seem a trivial issue of compliance, the reflector on the 2020 Triumph Tiger 900 could come loose and fall off. Triumph Motorcycles Australia has issued the recall notice through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. It affects 74 current Tiger 900 models sold from 2 March to 21 August...
Indian Motorcycle has issued a global recall on 2019 Scout and Scout Bobber motorcycles for a possible problem with the...
Aprilia Australia has issued a safety recall notice for a brake issue on 2017-2020 RSV4 and Tuono 1100 motorcycles. The...
Riders of 2018-20 Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 701 motorcycles have been grounded for seven weeks over a potential fuel leak issue. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission on 21 May 2020 said owners should “immediately contact an authorised dealer and do not ride the vehicle”....
The Bell MX-9 Adventure DLX helmet has been recalled simply because the European certification label is missing from the chin...
A fire risk has forced Kawasaki Australia to recalled 54 Ninja ZX-10R, RR and R SE models over an engine management...
Ducati Australia has recalled the 2017 1299 Superleggera motorcycles over an issue with the front brake pad material may separate from the brake pad. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says if the issue occurs, there is “an increased risk of an accident and/or injury to the...
Triumph Australia has issued a recall over a potential brake failure in its 2013-2017 Trophy and Trophy SE models. This brake...
A global recall on Italian Brembo brakes has the potential to affect a host of premium models just as two...
KTM Australia is recalling 683 of its new 790 Adventure and Adventure R models over a rear brake overheating issue. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the 2019-2020 models experience a material failure of the rear brake line as a result of overheating. “If the rear...
Indian Motorcycle Australia has again issued an embarrassing official recall for their 2014-19 Thunderstroke models over a gear position indicator...
Bombardier Recreational Products has issued a global recall on the three-wheel 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT for a possible brake issue. Although the...
Indian Motorcycle Australia has recalled the 2014 Chief, Chief Vintage and Chieftain over a failure with the headlights cutting out. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the electrical defect “may cause unexpected loss of forward lighting, including high and low beam headlights and fog...
Moto Guzzi Australia has recalled the V85 TT adventure model over two faults in the company’s first recall in more...
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued a second recall notice in a matter of days on the learner-approved 2019 YZF-R3A in...
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued an immediate safety recall of its learner-approved 2019 YZF-R3A over a fault with the front brake hose. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says the bracket supporting the front brake hose may dislodge. It says this could cause “friction between...
The second recall this week over faulty stands seems to point to a failing among modern motorcycle side and centre...
Almost two months after a global recall on Thruxtons over side stand spring issues, the official notice has been posted...
Suzuki Australia is recalling its more than 2000 UK110 scooters over an issue that could cause the horn to fail. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says the improper plating on the moveable contacts on the horn and starter switch, if continuously used, can allow...
The recent recall of Ducati Multistrada S motorcycles for a faulty side stand is one of many similar recalls that...
Australia has joined a global recall on 2018 Ducati Multistrada S models over an issue with the side stand breaking...
Triumph Australia will join a global recall on various Thruxtons over side stand spring issues and the Speed Twin over a gearshift linkage fault. A spokesman for the Australian distributor, Peter Stevens Importers, confirms “Australian bikes are affected and customers are being contacted as information comes to hand”. An official notice for...
There was a big drop in the number of safety recalls for motorcycles in 2019. In fact, with 27 motorcycle...
The engine in most new models of Indian, including the new FTR 1200, could suddenly stall due to a defect in...
Riders with Avon Cobra Chrome 240/50R16 rear tyres on their bikes should avoid “driving at high speeds” as the tyres could suddenly deflate. Importers Cooper Tire and Rubber Company have issued a voluntary recall through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The official notice says the tyres “may have thin...
Recalls on 161 Triumph Speed Triple S and R models and O’Neal helmets are the third and fourth motorcycle-related safety...
A broken battery cable could cause a sudden engine cutout in 2019/20 Ducati Hypermotard models, promoting a safety recall. Ducati...
Harley-Davidson Australia have recalled 363 trikes over an issue where a rear brake could suddenly activate. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says it affects the 2019-20 CVO Tri Glide, Tri Glide Ultra and Freewheeler. (VINs of affected vehicles listed at the end of this article.) “The...
An official ACCC recall has now been issued on all big Indian cruisers and baggers from 2014-19 over a problem...
Riders who have ordered a new BMW S 1000 RR will have a bit of a wait as the company...
Indian Motorcycle Australia has now issued an official recall for their big cruisers and baggers from 2014-19 over an issue with the gear position indicator. We were advised of the recall notice on November 13, but the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has only now posted it. Some 52,745 bikes...