2008 BUELL 1125R MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #08V267000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
BUELL IS RECALLING 1,579 MY 2008 1125R MOTORCYCLES. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE 5TH GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2008 BUELL 1125R |
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| Manufacturer |
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. |
| Manufactured between |
6/19/2007 - 5/30/2008 |
| Recalled on |
6/16/2008 |
| Influenced by |
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/23/2008 |
| # Affected |
1,579 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
BUELL IS RECALLING 1,579 MY 2008 1125R MOTORCYCLES. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE 5TH GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL MOTORCYCLES AT 1-414-343-8400. |
| Notes |
BUELL RECALL NO. 0834.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2008 BUELL 1125R Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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View All BUELL 1125R Recalls |
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