On certain motorcycles, if contrary to the instructions in the owner's manual, the engine is left running at an increased speed above idle (e.g., by operating the choke longer than necessary to obtain a smooth idle) while the vehicle is stationary, it is possible for the temperature of the exhaust system to rise considerably and cause fairing components to catch fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A warning label to be installed on affected vehicles and an owner's manual insert with additional warning will be mailed to owners.
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 120 - TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS. COMPLIANCE LABEL CONTAINS AN INCORRECT REAR TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE DESIGNATION.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
CORRECT COMPLIANCE LABEL WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 115 - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. THE FOURTH CHARACTERS OF THE V.I.N. PLATE WHICH IS AFFIXED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ARE CODED "F" RATHER THAN "E". "E" IS THE APPROPRIATE CODE FOR THESE 7000 POUND GVWR VEHICLES. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THE NINTH CHARACTER (CHECK DIGIT) OF THE V.I.N. IS ALSO INCORRECT. ONLY THE V.I.N. PLATE IS IN ERROR. THE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABELS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ON WHICH THE VEHICLE'S V.I.N. IS LISTED DISPLAY THE CORRECT V.I.N.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT V.I.N. PLATES.
9 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 97S71Updated May 6, 2026
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 114 - Locking System. It may be possible to remove the key from the ignition while the cylinder is in the RUN position. The ignition key must be reinserted in the ignition to turn the engine off.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Ignition cylinder will be re-coded. Re-coding of the ignition cylinder will require the doors and rear compartment or liftgate locks to be re-coded to retain a one key system.
7 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 97019Updated May 6, 2026
WARNING LABELS IDENTIFYING THE CLIMBING SEQUENCE AND PROCESS (ONE FOOT AND TWO HANDS OR TWO FEET AND ONE HAND) WERE OMITTED WHEN THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED. PERSONS NOT USING THE SEQUENCE AND PROCESS DURING CAB ENTRY OR EXIT MAY BE SUBJECT TO RISK OF SLIP AND/OR FALL.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
WARNING LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WILL BE MAILED TO OWNERS.
1,928 vehicles affectedMfr ref: RVXX9798Updated May 6, 2026
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 115 - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. THE TENTH POSITION OF THE V.I.N. IS STAMPED AS "T" (1996) INSTEAD OF "V" (1997) DUE TO AN ERROR ON THE ASSEMBLY LINE. NEVERTHELESS THE VEHICLES ARE AUTHENTIC 1997 MODELS.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A STATEMENT WILL BE PROVIDED WITH EACH VEHICLE EXPLAINING THE ERROR AND CERTIFYING THAT THE VEHICLE IS A 1997 MODEL.
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REG. 6 - COMPLIANCE LABEL.
THE GAWR ON THE COMPLIANCE LABEL IS NOT TOTALLY LEGIBLE. THEREFORE THE GAWR COULD BE MISLEADING.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
A SUPPLEMENTAL LABEL WILL BE SUPPLIED TO OWNERS WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION.
2,000 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 67611Updated May 6, 2026
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 302 - FLAMMABILITY. VEHICLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A SEAT COVER TRIM MATERIAL THAT DOES NOT MEET FLAMMABILITY REQUIREMENTS. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE COVERS ON THE FRONT SEAT BACKS, REAR SEAT CUSHION AND REAR SEAT BACK ASSEMBLIES.
4 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 96064Updated May 6, 2026
Certain vehicles may not comply with CMVSS 124 - Accelerator Control Systems. Vehicles may have been assembled with the throttle cable contacting the dash mat. The dash mat may bind the throttle cable such that the throttle return time may not meet the requirements of the standard.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect for adequate throttle cable to dash mat clearance, and if there is insufficient clearance, a portion of the dash mat will be cut out to provide clearance.
24,746 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 6D08/96026Updated May 6, 2026
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 110 - tire selection and rims. The tire/wheel specification information on the vehicle certification label indicates a minimum size smaller than actually required.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
An overlay label with the correct tire/wheel certification will be applied to affected vehicles.
9 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 675Updated May 6, 2026
THE INSIDE PIPE OF THE HEAT EXCHANGER MAY BE SUBJECT TO CRACKING. WITH THE HEATER SWITCHED ON, EXHAUST FUMES FROM THE HEAT EXCHANGER COULD ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
THE COVER SLEEVES ON THE EXHAUST TAIL PIPES MAY HAVE BEEN SECURED WITH ONLY TWO INSTEAD OF FOUR WELDING SPOTS. THIS MAY CREATE THE RISK THAT THE COVER COULD COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING A ROAD HAZARD FOR OTHER DRIVERS AND/OR PEDESTRIANS.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, TAIL PIPES WILL BE REPLACED WITH ONES ON WHICH THE COVER SLEEVE HAS BEEN SECURED WITH FOUR WELDING SPOTS.
DEFECT: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 101 - LOCATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS.
THE LEATHER COVERING OF THE STEERING WHEEL HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED WITHOUT THE INTERNATIONAL HORN EMBLEM PRINTED ON THE LEATHER. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS NO IDENTIFICATION OF THE POSITIONING OF THE HORN SWITCH.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
THE STEERING WHEEL WILL BE STAMPED ON BOTH THE LEFT AND THE RIGHT SPOKE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LOCATION OF THE HORN SWITCH ITSELF.
23 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 151Updated May 6, 2026
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 120 - TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS. CERTIFICATION LABELS SPECIFY A "70" SERIES REAR TIRE RATHER THAN THE APPROPRIATE "75" SERIES.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
"IMPORTANT TIRE NOTICE" LABELS SHOWING THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
213 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 95S07Updated May 6, 2026
Certain vehicles may experience an external transmission fluid leak at the lube feed passage due to thin case casting in the cooler boss area. This condition could allow transmission oil to spray onto the exhaust system which could result in a vehicle fire.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Vehicles will be inspected and transmission replaced if required.
782 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 5DO7/95006Updated May 6, 2026
A SHARP RIDGE ON THE JACK SPINDLE COULD DAMAGE THE INSIDE THREAD OF THE SCISSOR SHOE WHEN THE JACK IS USED TO LIFT THE VEHICLE. IF THE DAMAGE TO THE THREAD OF THE SCISSOR SHOE IS SERIOUS ENOUGH, THE JACK COULD COLLAPSE WITH THE POSSIBILITY THAT A PERSON STANDING TOO CLOSE THE VEHICLE COULD BE INJURED.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
JACKS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
35,589 vehicles affectedMfr ref: THUpdated May 6, 2026
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH REGULATION 6 - STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE.
CARS WERE SHIPPED FROM THE PLANT WITHOUT THE DATES OF MANUFACTURE PRINTED ON THE COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABELS.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SAFETY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABEL WITH A CORRECTED ONE.
66 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 94B57Updated May 6, 2026
