Recalls Of The Day, September 27, 2012

Today the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued two recalls.  The vehicles under these recalls have issues that could result in a crash causing injury or worse.

If your vehicle is affected by these recalls please have them repaired.   

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): SUZUKI / EQUATOR 2012 Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP. Mfr's Report Date: SEP 19, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V464000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

Potential Number of Units Affected: 25

Summary: Suzuki is recalling certain model year 2012 Equator two-wheel drive vehicles manufactured from June 19, 2012, through July 12, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with front wheel hubs that may not meet the design hardness specifications. A wheel hub that was manufactured below hardness specification may wear prematurely and eventually crack.

Consequence: If the vehicle is driven with a cracked wheel hub, the wheel hub may break, which would reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: All of the affected vehicles have been quarantined at Suzuki dealers prior to being sold. As such, a recall notification letter will not be issued. Suzuki dealers will replace the left and right side front wheel hub assemblies free of charge. Customers may contact Suzuki at 1-877-697-8985.

Notes: This is Suzuki recall campaign NY. Customers 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.

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): HONDA / NC700XC 2012 HONDA / NC700XDC 2012 Manufacturer: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) Mfr's Report Date: SEP 18, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V461000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,542 Summary: Honda is recalling certain model year 2012 NC700XDC and NC700XC motorcycles. Some motorcycles may be equipped with drive chains that contain outer drive plates that were improperly heat-treated, resulting in plate fracture during use. Consequence: If a plate fractures, the motorcycle can unexpectedly lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the drive chain, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on October 8, 2012. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Notes: Honda's recall campaign number is S54. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.