Steering
NHTSA recall 14E012000 · announced April 1, 2014 · Suzuki · 2,827 units affected
The problem
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
The risk
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
What to do
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1997 Ducati 748
- 1998 Ducati 748
- 2008 Ducati 848
- 2009 Ducati 848
- 1994 Ducati 916
- 1995 Ducati 916
- 1996 Ducati 916
- 1997 Ducati 916
- 1998 Ducati 916
- 2005 Ducati Monster 1000
- 2003 Honda Cbr600rr
- 2004 Honda Cbr600rr
- 2006 Honda Cbr600rr
- 2008 Suzuki Gsx1300r
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.