Kawasaki is recalling 2009 EX650C9F, 2010 EX650CAF Ninja 650 motorcycles. These motorcycles are being recalled because the right rear portion of the lower cowling can interface with the operators foot while in the process of applying the rear brake. This could diminish the operators control over brake force application or distract the operator, creating the potential for a crash resulting in injury or death.
Kawasaki dealers will install an updated foot rest guard and faring bracket. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on July 19, 2010. Owners of affected motorcycles may contact Kawasaki consumer services department at 866-802-9381. NHTSA Campaign ID#: 10V32300.
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Harley-Davidson is recalling certain model year 2010 FXDF motorcycles with fork leg assemblies (LH P/N 48622-08, RH P/N 48623-08) manufactured from January 2009 through February 9, 2010. These fork leg assemblies may have been incorrectly assembled using the wrong springs. The consequence of this is that the motorcycles containing the wrong springs will have reduced suspension effectiveness which may result in reduced traction on irregular road surfaces, and will also have a different lien angle when parked on the side stand, possibly affecting parking stability. This condition may increase the risk of a crash. Motorcycle Consumer News Volume 41, #10 October 2010.
Harley-Davidson will notify owners and dealers will repair the affected motorcycles free of charge. This safety recall began on July 26, 2010. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson at 414-343-4056 NHTSA Campaign ID#: 10V329000.
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BMW is recalling certain 2005 through 2009 R1200 RT police motorcycles manufactured from April 2005 through September 2009. Apparently, the bracket which supports the audible signaling device can break, possibly allowing the signaling device to fall from the vehicle and onto the roadway. The potential consequence is that should the signal device fall from the motorcycle it could become an obstacle for other drivers which may result in a crash. BMW motorcycles has not yet provided NHTSA with a remedy plan and notification schedule. Owners may contact BMW Motorcycles at 800-525-7417.
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According to an article in AARP Bulletin (September 2010 Volume 51 #7) the federal government has outlined several new tools to help fight health claims denials. According to the article “the new regulations expand consumer’s rights to appeal denials, including the right to an independent, external review board.” Other changes include a unified appeals process when coverage is canceled. The new regulations will apply to new health insurance policies/plans starting 9-23-2010.
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Florida Today-September 2, 2010-J.D. Gallop-Another fatal accident recently occurred on Wickham Road, just south of Parkway Drive Melbourne, Brevard County, Florida. According to this article police blocked off an area off Wickham Road in effort to reconstruct and analyze the scene of a crash that resulted in a death of a 36-year-old Melbourne man. According to a police investigation outlined in the article the vehicle operator was southbound on Wickham Road when he passed through the intersection of Wickham Road and Parkway Drive. For some reason his vehicle struck a curb, hit a sign in front of Calvary Baptist Church and flipped before hitting a pole. According to the article police went to state that the driver was traveling faster than the posted 40 mph speed limit. At the time of this article the cause of the crash remained under investigation.
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According to an Associated Press article (9/1) it is reported that “six men who were sexually abused three decades ago by a leader of their Boy Scout Troop have settled lawsuits against the national organization dedicated to building character among youngsters.” The settlement followed a trial in which the Scouts were accused of failing to act for decades on a growing trove documents alleging sexual abuse–known in the organization as “the perversion files.” “The jury” found the Texan-based Boy Scout of America negligent for allowing a former assistant Scout master to associate with Scouts after he admitted to a Scouts official in 1983 that he molested 17 boys.” According to a New York Times article on this same issue (9/2, A25, Scelye) is it reported “the lawyers said their clients had to decided to settle because there cases would have gone on for years.”
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A 16-year-old Elena Myers became the first female to win an AMA Pro Road Race when she came in first at race one of the Super Sport Race at Infininon Race Way in May 2010.
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According to a Governors Highway Safety Association Report motorcycle deaths in 2009 decreased approximately 10%. Among the reasons discussed for this drop in deaths (the first recorded in 12 years) is decreased riding because of the economy in a harsh U.S. winter.
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