8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Posted on: 1999-05-10
Description
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank mount system that could, in the event of a crash, allow the fuel tank to separate from the motorcycle.
Consequence
This could result in an explosion or fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel tank mount system.
Notes
Owner notification began june 4, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 1999-05-10
Description
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent valve assembly that could become plugged.
Consequence
Under certain conditions, this could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. This condition could also prevent sufficient fuel flow, which could cause the engine to misfire or stall.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel tank vent valve assembly.
Notes
Owner notification began june 15, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 1999-05-10
Description
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break.
Consequence
If the swingarm should break, loss of vehicle control could occur.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the swingarm.
Notes
Owner notification began july 8, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Posted on: 1999-05-10
Description
Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a rear shock absorber front eye that could break.
Consequence
If the shock eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground possibly causing loss of vehicle control.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the rear shock absorber.
Notes
Owner notification began june 28, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-343-8400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 1995-01-03
Description
Front brake line assembly can crack at either of the fittings, allowing brake fluid leakage.
Consequence
This can result in loss of brake system hydraulicpressure and increased braking distance.
Corrective Action
Dealers will repair the brake line assembly.
Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic lines; fittings.vehicle description: motorcycles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact buell distribution at 1-414-935-4358.also contactthe national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotlineat 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #6 - WHEELS:RIM
Posted on: 1995-05-01
Description
Motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 120, tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars. The rims do not contain the required designation information.
Consequence
Consequence of non-compliance: possibility of overloading and underinflating which could cause tire failures increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Owners will receive permanent, adhesive, weather-resistant rim labels with the correct designations. Owners can place the correct labels on themselves or take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer and have the dealer install the labels free of charge for them.
Notes
System: wheels; rim base; fmvss no. 120.vehicle description: motorcycles. Note: if you do not receive the labels within a reasonable time free of charge, please contact buell at 1-414-935-8400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #7 - UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Posted on: 1995-08-21
Description
The fairing mount assembly bracket can crack and detach from the frame.
Consequence
If the bracket fails, the fairing could contact the front fender causing the operator to lose control of the motorcycle increasingthe potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the motorcycles and install an instrument panel stabilizer. Some motorcycles may already have the stabilizer installed.
Notes
System: equipment; motorcycle fairing.vehicle description: motorcycles. Note: owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buell at 1-414-935-8400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
DEFECT #8 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Posted on: 1995-06-13
Description
Fuel seepage can occur at the mold parting line or at the area where the petcock attaches to the fuel tank.
Consequence
Fuel leaks could result in a fire if an ignition source is present.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove and replace the fuel tanks on the involved motorcycles.
Notes
System: fuel.vehicle description: motorcycles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact buell at 1-414-935-8400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.