Category Archives: Recall

Recall of watercooled BMW R1200GS motorcycles

Posted on July 21, 2017 by touron2wheels

BMW has issued a recall for the watercooled BMW R1200GS and the BMW R1200GS Adventure related to issues with the fixed front fork. BMW had some, in my opinion more than legitimate, push out of the market by unhappy customers … Continue reading →

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Recall KTM 1190 & 1290 (Super) Adventure and 690 Duke

Posted on January 7, 2017 by touron2wheels

There is a recall campaign for the KTM 1190 Adventure, 1290 Super Adventure and 690 Duke. On these models there is a risk that the wire harness rubs against the ABS modulator causing the wire insulation to wear through causing … Continue reading →

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Overview on recalls for motorcycles in Europe

Posted on March 20, 2016 by touron2wheels

Now and then motorcycles get recalled due to a technical fault, design flaw or manufacturing mistake. With this error correcting mechanism, manufacturers take care that safety and reliability is kept on par with what its customers expect from the motorcycle … Continue reading →

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Current Suzuki V-Strom 1000 (DL1000A) recalled

Posted on February 13, 2016 by touron2wheels

Suzuki has started a recall for their current V-Strom 1000 model (DL1000A) due to 3 different electrical issues: corrosion in the ignition switch terminals when coming in contact with (salt) water, resulting in inability to stop the engine from running … Continue reading →

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Recall 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000(F) for brake fluid leak

Posted on December 25, 2015 by touron2wheels

In the last month of this year there is a heap of recalls. Last one to be posted today is concerning the 2016 Suzuki GSX-S1000 and it faired variant GSX-S1000F, and concerns a potential risk of brake fluid leak from … Continue reading →

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Recall Ducati Multistrada 1200 (S) due to side stand

Posted on December 25, 2015 by touron2wheels

Ducati is recalling Multistrada 1200 and Multistrada 1200S from model years 2015 and 2016 due to issues with the side stand. On affected Multistrada’s the side stand tube has an incorrect lenght due to which it might have insufficient strength … Continue reading →

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Suzuki in Canada recalls 5 two-wheeler models

Posted on December 25, 2015 by touron2wheels

Suzuki in Canada is recalling following models due to potential wear issues between valve-train camshaft and the valve tappet: Burgman 650 (AN650A), model years 2013 and 2014 Gladius 650 (SFV650A), model years 2013 and 2014 GSX650A, model years 2013 and … Continue reading →

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Indian Motorcycles is recalling 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster and Dark Horse

Posted on November 24, 2015 by touron2wheels

Indian Motorcycles is recalling 2015-2016 Chief Classic, Chief Vintage, Chieftain, Roadmaster and Dark Horse motorcycles due to a problem with the rear brakes. In the U.S. alone the recall affects 7,611 motorcycles. Affected motorcycles have the risk that the primary … Continue reading →

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BMW Motorrad recalls “BMW Sport Helmet”

Posted on November 24, 2015 by touron2wheels

BMW is recalling some of its “BMW Sport Helmets” as they do not fully meet the approval test requirements according to the European helmet standard ECE R 22.05. BMW states that “there is no safety risk to users”. Affected helmets … Continue reading →

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Recall Yamaha MT09 Tracer due to faulty locking mechanism soft side bags

Posted on August 12, 2015 by touron2wheels

Due to a problem with the locking mechanism of the optional soft side bags on the Yamaha MT09 Tracer, the firm has started a recall. It concerns the locking mechanism on both left and right side, with the risk that … Continue reading →

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