VOL. 53 ISSUE 29 JULY 26, 2016 P31
INDIAN RECALLS
18,367 BIKES
B
ad news for Indian Motorcycle owners, with
the NHSTA revealing it has told the company it
must recall 18,367 bikes for an ignition issue that
could cause a fire.
"Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recall-
ing certain model year 2014-2016 Chief Classic,
Dark Horse, Chieftain, Roadmaster, Vintage,
Springfield, and Chieftain Dark Horse motorcycles
manufactured April 15, 2013, to June 16, 2015," the recall states. "In the event of an engine misfire, un-
burned fuel may pass through parts of the exhaust system, raising the exhaust temperatures. Elevated
exhaust temperatures may result in an increased risk of fire.
"Indian will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine control module (ECM) software, free of
charge."
To see the recall in full, click here. CN
Got a Dark Horse? Better give Indian a call.
YAMAHA R3 GETS NAILED
WITH TWO RECALLS
T
he hugely popular entry-level Yamaha R3 has
been hit with two recalls simultaneously, with
the NHTSA issuing the first recall due to the little
Yam's oil pump.
"Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in
these motorcycles may not be properly regulated.
As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and
cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the
rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the
risk of a crash," the first recall says.
The second recall has been issued due to the
clutch plate pressure bearing that "may
break due to an insufficient load rating,
causing the clutch to not disengage and
preventing the transmission from shifting
properly. If the clutch cannot be disen-
gaged, the rider may not be easily able
to stop the motorcycle, increasing the
risk of a crash," according to the second
recall.
Every R3 sold in the U.S. is affected
by these recalls, which can be found by
clicking here and here. CN
The R3 recall is a big one for Yamaha.
