Ohlins Racing AB: Safety Recalls in 1994

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Ohlins Racing AB in 1994. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 16, 1994

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:YOKE (MOTORCYCLE)

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.

NHTSA ID: 94E014000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 491

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 Action:

THE ONE-WAY VALVE WILL BE REPLACED.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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