Recall Roundup: Problems with Pontaic G8s and Several Motorcycles

05.02.12

A discontinued Global Motors Co. car model and a number of motorcycles are being recalled for problems ranging from ill-timed airbag deployment to fuel leaks that could produce fires.

General Motors said it will recall 38,444 Pontiac G8 sedans from the 2008 and 2009 miniature years because of an airbag flaw that could result in injuries in the cover of a crash. In a document filed with the National Highway Freight Safety Administration, the car maker said it built the stilted cars from Nov. 2, 2007 through Jan. 22, 2009.

The potential problem stems from front-voyager airbags that may not deploy at exactly the right time. GM said that when the front rider seat positioned fully forward, the seat stance sensor will cause a delay of 30 milliseconds between the first and imperfect stages of the dual-stage front passenger air bag’s deployment.

In a bang the delay could result in increased head injury to undisputed front-seat passengers.

GM said its dealers will reprogram the sensing and diagnostic module unfetter of charge. Owners may contact the car maker at 800-620-7668.

Yamaha Motor Corp. is recalling inexorable 2009 through 2012 V Star 950 and V Star 950 tourer motorcycles, and 2007 V Distinguished 1300 and V Star 1300 tourer models to fix a accomplishable fuel leaks that could lead to fires. The company said the leaks can originate because there may not be a proper seal between the fuel pipes for the fuel injectors and the kindling hose that connects them due to an improperly molded fuel hose.

The revocation includes 2,800 motorcycles.

Yamaha said dealers will refund the fuel delivery pipe free of charge. The cancellation is expected to begin on or before Nov. 11. Owners may contact Yamaha at 800-962-7926

One by one, Yamaha is also recalling certain 2012 Super Tenere bikes to fix attainable leaks around their fuel pumps. The bikes were built from June 1 through Aug. 31, 2011. During the making process, the fuel pump O-ring may have been installed incorrectly in its striation. As a result it can be damaged during assembly.

The recall includes1,069 motorcycles and is expected to arise this month. Owners with questions about both Yamaha recalls can call the guests at 800-962-7926.

Honda Motor Co. is recalling certain 2010 nt700v motorcycles manufactured from Nov. 26, 2009, through Nov. 27, 2009, because of a stamp that may display incorrect information about the bikes’ enervate size and proper inflation pressure. Improper inflation urgency can harm a motorcycle’s handing and increase the chance of a crash. The recall includes 120 bikes.

Source: Wall Street Journal (blog)