Ohlins Steering Damper Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14E012000
Manufacturer: Ohlins Racing AB
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 2008
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: November 19th, 2013

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 Summary:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 14E012000
Manufacturer: Ohlins Racing AB
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 2008
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: November 19th, 2013

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 Summary:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E034000
Manufacturer: Ohlins Racing AB
Date of Owner Notification: July 2nd, 2013

Defect Summary:
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on BMW S1000RR and R1200R motorcycles. The affected brackets may crack.

Consequence Summary:
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, as low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began on July 2, 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 13E034000
Manufacturer: Ohlins Racing AB
Date of Owner Notification: July 2nd, 2013

Defect Summary:
Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on BMW S1000RR and R1200R motorcycles. The affected brackets may crack.

Consequence Summary:
If there is a crack in the steering bracket, as low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.

Corrective Summary:
Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began on July 2, 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525.

Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 94E014000
Manufacturer: Ohlins Racing AB
Manufactured Begin Date: May 1st, 1993
Manufactured End Date: April 1st, 1994
Date of Owner Notification: May 26th, 1994

Defect Summary:
THE ONE-WAY VALVE IN THE STEERING DAMPERS IS USED TO CONTROL THE HYDRAULIC OIL FLOW SO THAT THE OIL VOLUME INSIDE THE STEERING DAMPER EXPANDS WITH TEMPERATURE. THE VALVE SEAT CAN BECOME DEFORMED DURING USE, CAUSING UNCONTROLLED RESTRICTION OF THE OIL FLOW. THE DEFORMED VALVE CAUSES THE INTERNAL PRESSURE ON THE DAMPER OILS SEALS TO INCREASE FROM INCREASED OIL TEMPERATURE AND VOLUME EXPANSION.

Consequence Summary:
THE DEFORMED VALVE SEAT CAUSES INCREASED FRICTION FORCECAUSING VERY HARD DAMPING, AND COULD, IN A SEVERE CASE, CAUSE LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
THE ONE-WAY VALVE WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING: YOKE (MOTORCYCLE).EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: STEERING DAMPERS USED ON MOTORCYCLES; PART NOS. SD 1001,SD 1002, SD 2000, SD 2002.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE, OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT NOLEEN RACING AT 1-619-246-5000. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION AT 1-800-424-9393.