The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·13E037000·Announced 2013-07-08

Kuryakyn Recalls Handlebar Risers for Honda Goldwing Motorcycles

Kuryakyn is recalling handlebar risers for Honda Goldwing GL1800s because mounting screws may break, potentially causing the handlebars to separate and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect that could lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC is recalling certain model number 7437 handlebar risers/setbacks sold for use on Honda Goldwing GL1800 motorcycles. The defect involves the screws used in mounting the handlebar risers, which may break after installation.

If the screws break, the handlebars may separate from the motorcycle. This condition makes it difficult for the operator to control the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Kuryakyn will notify customers and send them replacement screws. Owners are instructed to visit their nearest motorcycle dealer to have the replacement screws installed at no cost. The recall began on September 11, 2013. Owners may contact Kuryakyn at 1-866-296-4728 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
EQUIPMENT recall
Manufacturer
Kuryakyn Holdings, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Accessory
Hazard
Affected units
232

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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