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Harley-Davidson is recalling 10,580 of its 2015 model year Street XG750 and Street XG500 models to fix a fuel pump problem. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports, “The fuel pump modules on these motorcycles have a poor seal at the fuel pump inlet.”
The potential consequence is “it can cause interruption to the fuel supply, possibly causing a brief hesitation with the abrupt restoration of power. This abrupt restoration of power can lead to loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.”
The Street models were manufactured between Jan. 20, 2014 and June 24, 2015. Harley-Davidson will notify owners and a new fuel pump will be installed free of charge.
Meanwhile, Honda is recalling 14,575 of its 2013-2015 model-year CBR500 and CB500 motorcycles for different fueling issue.
The NHTSA says, “The affected motorcycles may experience the fuel level sensor float arm becoming deformed due to exposure to 
environmental and roadway conditions. This deformation can cause the float arm to separate from the fuel level sensor body.”
The consequence in this case is, “If the float arm separates from the sensor body, it can give the fuel meter inaccurate information, or in some cases the float may contact the positive and negative terminals causing an electrical short. Either condition may cause the vehicle to stall, increasing the risk of a crash.”
Affected models include CBR500 motorcycles made between Jan. 24, 2013 and May 14, 2015 and CB500 motorcycles made between Jan. 31, 2013 and May 16, 2015. Honda will notify owners and replace the fuel sensor assembly free of charge.
– Bud Wilkinson
