DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2009-06-25DescriptionClassic motorworks is recalling 233 my 2009 bullet electra e-5, bullet g5 classic, bullet g5 military, and bullet g5 deluxe motorcycles equipped with the unit construction, efi engine. These motorcycles can experience third gear galling on the clutch shaft due to lack of lubrication. This condition can allow the gear to seize to the shaft, causing rear wheel lock up.
ConsequenceThis could result in a crash that could cause injury or death to the rider.
Corrective ActionDealers will inspect and replace first, second and third gears with new gears which have a bi-metal bronze bushing and a new clutch main shaft free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2009. Owners may contact classic motorworks at 1-800-201-7472.
NotesOwners 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 .