28 archived Australian notices, each linked to its official Product Safety Australia source. The page updates automatically when new notices arrive.
Due to a manufacturing defect the handlebar may not be secured tightly enough. If force is applied while riding, the handlebar could move unexpectedly and result in a fall, which could cause serious injury or death.
The rear shock pre-load adjuster mounting bracket may fracture and allow the rear shock adjuster to contact the rear tire.
The chin guard plate may break over time.
Irregular tyre wear may develop, causing parts of the tyre reinforcement to break. This may lead to detachment of the tread layer and/or sudden deflation of the tyre.
The left-hand grip has an insufficient application of bonding adhesive and may become loose or fall off.
Due to a welding defect, the spring hook on the main centre stand may break. This may cause the stand to fail whilst riding or standing the motorcycle.
The upright arms have weak welding that can fail and cause the motorcycle to become unsecured from the vehicle.
The fastener may fracture, potentially allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to contact the rear tyre.
This accessory is non-compliant and does not meet the safety specifications of Australian Design Rule 8/01 - Safety Glazing Material, the windshield may have inadequate visibility under normal operating conditions.
Incorrectly assembled luggage may lead to the right side pannier coming into contact with the motorcycle exhaust system.
The retaining clamp for the rear brake pipe may be installed incorrectly.
A part of the wheel hub may loosen during operation causing the gear and hub motor to touch.
The intake funnel clamp bolt could dislodge and cause engine damage and/or engine breakdown.
The fuel tank may have been damaged during the vehicle's assembly.
The tyres may have thin innerliner gauge that could develop into a tyre failure.
There is a possibility that the chin strap retention system may fail in the event of an accident.
The Rear Carrier Rack has insufficient strength to carry its maximum payload of 3 kg.
The product is not equipped with reflectors that replace the rear reflector on the motorcycle, which is removed when installing this kit.
Two wire conduits in these aftermarket fairing kits have insufficient clearance and may cause damage to the wiring.
The material used to make the clamps that attaches the handlebars to the motorcycle forks is susceptible to stress corrosion cracking.
The rear locking hook on the product may deteriorate due to general road usage and constant bumping, which can cause the top box to become dislodged.
The dust gaiter/push-rod assembly in the brake master cylinder is defective.
During sustained high speed riding a bulge may appear on the tread of the tyre causing vibration and, in the most extreme of cases, some of the tread may become detached. This problem has been simulated in controlled and very severe test conditions.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company, lnc. has determined that some of these motorcycles may have been assembled with a front brake line in a position where it could become pinched between the fuel tank and the frame, either at original assembly or in subsequent service activity. If this condition remains undetected it could cause front brake fluid pressure to increase while riding, possibly resulting in a front wheel lock-up.
The affected passenger backrests, when used with an accessory luggage rack, can crack at the chassis mounting point.
Although no injuries or safety defects have been reported in respect of X-Rated branded motorcycle helmets, identical helmets manufactured in the same facility with different branding did not meet performance requirements that are outlined in the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS1698:2006.
The steering bracket may crack during use.
The helmets do not meet performance requirements that are outlined in the Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS1698:2006