Ohlins Racing Ab | NHTSA Recall #14E012000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14E012000 by Ohlins Racing Ab. Affecting steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket Includes 2,827 affected units, Steering Damper Bracket may Fail, Locking Steering, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14E012000
Manufacturer: Ohlins Racing Ab
Report Received Date: 2014-04-01T00:00:00
Subject: Steering damper bracket may fail, locking steering
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2,827

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 4

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SID: row-6cnp-mreh~d9ai
NHTSA ID: 14E012000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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