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Showing posts with label Stability issues. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stability issues. Show all posts

Wednesday, 7 January 2015

UK RECALL #12 - YAMAHA - Scooter may loose stability due to lower Yoke issues.

Vehicle Details
Reference :RM/2014/038
Manufacturer Ref :MRM1434 
Make:YAMAHA
Model :HW125 Xenter
Launch Date :27/11/2014
Numbers Involved :432
Build Start Date :
Build End Date :
Recall Details
Concern :VEHICLE MAY LOOSE STABILITY
Description :Under extremely bad and bumpy conditions, coupled with relatively high road speed, a potential defect with the steering under bracket stem (lower yoke) may cause it to crack and eventually break. If a break occurs, the control of the machine will be adversely affected.
Remedial Action :Recall the affected machines and replace the steering under bracket stem (lower yoke) with a remedial part.
Vehicle Id :SE591011001 to SE591019570
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)


Monday, 5 January 2015

UK RECALL #5 - JAGUAR - F-Type stability issues at high speed.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/090
Manufacturer Ref :J043 
Make:JAGUAR
Model :F-Type
Launch Date :10/11/2014
Numbers Involved :102
Build Start Date :10/06/2014
Build End Date :25/06/2014 
Recall Details
Concern :VEHICLE MAY BECOME UNSTABLE AT HIGH SPEEDS
Description :Due to an issue with the software in the engine management system (EMS), it is possible that the EMS will not restrict the vehicle speed to 137mph if the Deployable Rear Spoiler (DRS) does not deploy when it should . This can affect vehicle stability; although this should not affect vehicles used in the UK due to the National Speed Limit, however, it could affect vehicles that travel to Europe or are used on private grounds.
Remedial Action :Recall all affected vehicles to have new software installed.
Vehicle Id :SAJAA65B5F8K15254 to SAJAC61B5F8K15884
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)