If you receive a customer concern of a creak or popping-type sound heard when depressing the clutch pedal,...

Bulletin number

12-184-15

Component

Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)

Summary

If you receive a customer concern of a creak or popping-type sound heard when depressing the clutch pedal, there is a possibility the spot weld(s) attaching the clutch pedal bracket to the bulkhead and / or a pedal bracket mounting tab may be broken. The result is increased flexing of the pedal bracket and / or bulkhead which can cause the sound to occur. Our investigation has revealed that although the condition is infrequent, it typically occurs as a result of vehicle modifications (e.g. Aftermarket racing clutches), competitive driving or vehicle abuse. The photos below show examples of broken cowl area spot welds and a cracked pedal bracket mounting tab spot weld.

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