The last thing you want when you are riding a bush trail is for the chain to come off the... Read More
Engine vibration on the Suzuki GSX250F could cause the bulb in the headlight to blow out, prompting Suzuki Australia to issue... Read More
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... Read More
Riders of 2018-20 Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 701 motorcycles have been grounded for seven weeks over a potential fuel leak... Read More
The Bell MX-9 Adventure DLX helmet has been recalled simply because the European certification label is missing from the chin... Read More
A fire risk has forced Kawasaki Australia to recalled 54 Ninja ZX-10R, RR and R SE models over an engine management issue. The official notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says: The Engine Control Unit (ECU) programming may cause the engine to after fire when the Kawasaki Quick... Read More
Indian Motorcycle Australia has again issued an embarrassing official recall for their 2014-19 Thunderstroke models over a gear position indicator... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued a second recall notice in a matter of days on the learner-approved 2019 YZF-R3A in... Read More
Almost two months after a global recall on Thruxtons over side stand spring issues, the official notice has been posted in Australia. A spokesman for the Australian distributor, Peter Stevens Importers, confirmed in late January that Australian bikes were affected. They said customers were being contacted “as information comes to hand”.... Read More
Australia has joined a global recall on 2018 Ducati Multistrada S models over an issue with the side stand breaking... Read More
There was a big drop in the number of safety recalls for motorcycles in 2019. In fact, with 27 motorcycle... Read More
The engine in most new models of Indian, including the new FTR 1200, could suddenly stall due to a defect in the 10 amp circuit breakers. Indian Motorcycle Australia has joined a global recall by issuing a voluntary recall on 465 motorcycles through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. It says the... Read More
Harley-Davidson Australia have recalled 363 trikes over an issue where a rear brake could suddenly activate. The official recall notice, issued... Read More
Indian Motorcycle Australia has now issued an official recall for their big cruisers and baggers from 2014-19 over an issue... Read More
Honda Australia has recalled the rear carrier rack for their Monkey mini-motorcycle as it has insufficient strength to carry its maximum payload of 3kg. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) says the rear rack may crack and fall off if overloaded. It says it... Read More
Ducati Australia has recalled 183 1199 and 1299 Panigale models over a potential oil leak problem. The official notice issued... Read More
BMW Motorrad Australia has recalled its big K 1600 touring fleet over a transmission issue which could result in a... Read More
Honda Motorcycles Australia has recalled 1400 CFR450L dual-sport bikes over an issue with the horn dropping off! The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), says the horn bracket may fatigue and fracture “due to insufficient strength and riding vibrations”. “If the horn bracket fractures,... Read More
Oil leaks from cracks in the rubber hose of the BMW S 1000 RR’s oil cooler have prompted an Australian... Read More
Aprilia and Moto Guzzi have recalled 197 bikes over an issue with a dragging front brake. The issue affects the... Read More
BMW Motorrad Australia is recalling Indian-made G 310 motorcycles and new C 400 scooters over a problem with rusty brakes. In an unusual official recall, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, BMW blames road surface conditions for the problem. “Due to road treatment conditions, such as aggressive salt types... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled 124 R3 and MT-03 (pictured above) learner motorcycles over possible breaking front brakes. The official... Read More
Honda Motorcycles Australia has recalled 183 of their learner motorcycles over an issue which could cause locking of the rear... Read More
Aftermarket bubble fairing cones fitted to a range of Triumph Thruxton 1200 models may have faulty wiring and cause the bike to stall. Australian distributors PS Importers have issued an official recall notice for the fairings through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. The aftermarket Cafe Racer fairing kits affected... Read More
Suzuki Australia has recalled their 2017-19 Burgman 200 scooters over an issue with the CVT face plate which can prevent... Read More
Triumph has issued the sixth recall on models in the new Bonneville liquid-cooled range with a safety notice for the... Read More
PS Importers Australia have issued a called for the Aprilia SR 50 (above) and Piaggio Typhoon 50 scooters over fuel starvation. The 106 scooters affected are model year 2018-2019. VINs of the affected models are listed below. Fuel starvation issue The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer... Read More
Kawasaki Motorcycles Australia has issued its second recall of its retro Z900RS and Cafe models over another brake issue. The second recall... Read More
KTM Australia has recalled model year 2015/16 1290 Super Adventure motorcycles over a possible fuel leak. The official notice issued... Read More
Harley-Davidson Australia has recalled 4798 Street 500 and Street Rod 750 models over problems with rusty brake calipers. The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, says that brake calipers may become rusty in the bore area. “This corrosion could result in the pistons dragging in... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has issued two recalls for their R3 and their MT-03 (above) for issues of radiator leaks and... Read More
Ducati finished 2018 with the highest number of safety recalls and starts 2019 with recalls for the Monster 821 (above),... Read More
There were 37 motorcycle safety recalls in 2018, up nine from the previous year, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. It is the second highest number of recalls in the past 10 years: 28 in 2017, 39 in 2016, 30 in 2015, 28 in 2014, 20 in 2013, 24... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled 358 retro SR400 bikes over a possible oil leak which could pose a hazard to riders... Read More
Suzuki Australia has recalled the V-Strom 650 (DL650), GSX-S750 and GSX-R1000A over a problem with the fuel pump tat can... Read More
Honda Australia has recalled their CRF1000 Africa Twin adventure motorcycle’s accessory main stand kit which could come loose and fall off. The official recall notice issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says that due to “improper heat treatment during manufacture”, the retaining circlip may become brittle and break. “If... Read More
American owners of Suzuki GSX models are being encouraged to return their bikes for a safety recall with a $100... Read More
Kawasaki Australia has recalled the supercharged H2 SX super-tourer over an issue with the centre stand possibly falling off. The... Read More
Ducati Australia is set to join the global recall of faulty Brembo front brake master cylinders after confirming it has sent a recall notice to the Department of Infrastructure. It typically takes several days before the official notice is posted and Ducati Australia has not confirmed which bikes are affected. However,... Read More
BMW Australia has recalled their popular R nineT Scrambler (above), F Series bikes (F 700 GS, F 800 GS and... Read More
Moto Guzzi has recalled its V7 III over a fault in the brake system. It is the first official recall... Read More
There were 28 safety recalls in 2017 in Australia for motorcycle, ATV and scooter faults which is the lowest number since 2014. There were 39 official safety recalls in 2016 which was the biggest number in five years: 30 in 2015, 28 in 2014, 20 in 2013, 24 in 2012... Read More
Kawasaki Motors Australia has joined a worldwide recall on the 2017 Z900 over an issue with the rear shock absorber.... Read More
Yamaha Motor Australia has recalled its Tricity three-wheeler scooters over a potential for engine stalling. The official recall notice was... Read More
Only eight owners’ bikes are affected in a national recall of Indian Motorcycle models over a non-compliant halogen headlights. An official notice has been issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. However, Indian Motorcycle Australia boss Peter Harvey says only eight owner bikes are affected. Four more are still... Read More
Triumph Motorcycles Australia has recalled the Speed Triple R and Speed Triple S over a possible electrical short and engine... Read More
Victory Motorcycles, axed in January by owners Polaris Industries, is recalling several heavy cruisers and tourers over a possible brake... Read More
Parents are warned about buying a mini bike for their kids with the third safety recall in recent weeks from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. We asked the ACCC if this amounted to a crackdown or a special investigation, but they replied with a curt “no”. However, it seems... Read More
Is your helmet safe? The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has this year issued four helmet safety recalls, the... Read More