American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Models: Honda FSC600 (Silver Wing)
Years: 2002-2003
Number Potentially Involved: 4,997
Dates of Manufacture: November 2001 - February 2003
Defect: On certain motorcycles, excessive clearance between
the lower handlebar clamp and handlebar holder creates stress that can
eventually cause the handlebar to loosen or detach, resulting in a loss of
steering control, which could lead to a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install two lower handlebar
clamps, add washers between the lower clamps and handlebar holder, and
install new locknuts. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification
began on January 26, 2004. Owners may contact Honda at 1-800-999-1009.
[NHTSA Recall
No. 03V513]
American IronHorse Inc.
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Models:
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American IronHorse
Classic
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Years:
2002-2004
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American IronHorse
Legend
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Years:
2002-2004
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American IronHorse
Outlaw
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Years:
2002-2004
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American IronHorse
Ranger
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Years:
2002-2004
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American IronHorse
Slammer
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Years:
2002-2004
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American IronHorse
Stalker
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Years:
2002-2004
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American IronHorse
Tejas
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Years:
2002-2004
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American IronHorse
Texas Chopper
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Years:
2002-2004
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American IronHorse
Thunder
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Years:
2002-2004
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Number Potentially Involved: 2,395
Dates of Manufacture: August 2001 – November 2003
Defect: On certain motorcycles equipped with optional brake
rotor-carriers, the rotor-carriers can crack while in service and possibly
break, causing partial loss of the brake system or the potential for
rotor-carrier detachment, which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rotor-carrier assembly.
The manufacturer has reported that owner notification is expected to begin
during February 2004. Owners may contact American IronHorse at
1-817-665-2045.
[NHTSA Recall
No. 03V521]
Big Dog Motorcycles, L.L.C.
Models: Big Dog Chopper
Years: 2003-2004
Number Potentially Involved: 1,446
Defect: On certain motorcycles assembled with an early
version Rolling Thunder frame, a stress crack could emerge in the frame,
which could cause a loss of control.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the frame. The manufacturer has
reported that owner notification is expected to begin during February 2004.
Owners may contact Big Dog at 1-316-267-9121.
[NHTSA Recall
No. 03V535]
Buell Motorcycle Company
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Models:
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Buell XCB12S
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Year:
2004
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Buell XB9S
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Year:
2004
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Buell XB9SL
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Year:
2004
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Number Potentially Involved: 581
Dates of Manufacture: June - August 2003
Defect: On certain motorcycles, the wire that provides power
to the horn, due to misrouting, can become frayed from contact with the horn
bracket mounting bolt. As a result, the horn wire may become exposed, and
when the horn button is pushed, either the horn circuit fuse or the key
switch fuse can blow. If the key switch fuse blows, the vehicle can stall,
which could result in a crash. If the horn fuse blows, there will be a loss
of power to the horn and rear brake light.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and correct the wire routing, if
necessary. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began on
December 23, 2003. Owners may contact Buell at 1-414-342-4680.
[NHTSA Recall
No. 03V494]
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Models: Harley Davidson Dyna Wide-Glide
Year: 2004
Number Potentially Involved: 23
Defect: Certain motorcycles with carbureted engines have an
angled fuel fitting on the gas tank. These motorcycles do not meet
Harley-Davidson impact test standards and present a risk of fuel leakage and
fire in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank with the proper
tank. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began during
December 2003. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
[NHTSA Recall
No. 03V510]
Triumph Motorcycles (America)
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Models:
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Triumph America
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Years:
2002-2004
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Triumph Speedmaster
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Years:
2002-2004
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Number Potentially Involved: 5,148
Dates of Manufacture: June 2001 – December 2003
Defect: On certain motorcycles, if the motorcycle is dropped
onto the left side, air may enter the rear brake master cylinder reservoir.
If left unattended, the rear brake may not operate, resulting in a loss of
control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reposition the rear brake master
cylinder reservoir. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification
began on December 31, 2003. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010.
[NHTSA Recall No. 03V525]
