SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK. ... more
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
8950 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.
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Consequence
IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
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. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
10556 |
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Summary
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.
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Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK. ... more
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
8950 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.
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Consequence
IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWINGARM.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
12321 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
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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.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHEEL OF THE CARBURETOR CAN MOVE ON ITS SHAFT AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CARBURETOR SUPPORT BRACKET. ... more
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 21, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
S2T |
| Units Affected: |
116 |
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Summary
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHEEL OF THE CARBURETOR CAN MOVE ON ITS SHAFT AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CARBURETOR SUPPORT BRACKET.
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Consequence
THIS COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW THROTTLE SHAFT ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHEEL OF THE CARBURETOR CAN MOVE ON ITS SHAFT AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CARBURETOR SUPPORT BRACKET. ... more
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Date: |
NOV 21, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 |
| Units Affected: |
116 |
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Summary
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHEEL OF THE CARBURETOR CAN MOVE ON ITS SHAFT AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CARBURETOR SUPPORT BRACKET.
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Consequence
THIS COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW THROTTLE SHAFT ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE FAIRING MOUNT ASSEMBLY BRACKET CAN CRACK AND DETACH FROM THE FRAME. ... more
| Component: |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Recall Date: |
AUG 14, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
970 |
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Summary
THE FAIRING MOUNT ASSEMBLY BRACKET CAN CRACK AND DETACH FROM THE FRAME.
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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.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MOTORCYCLES AND INSTALL AN INSTRUMENT PANEL STABILIZER. SOME MOTORCYCLES MAY ALREADY HAVE THE STABILIZER INSTALLED.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FUEL SEEPAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE MOLD PARTING LINE OR AT THE AREA WHERE THE PETCOCK ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 06, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
1226 |
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Summary
FUEL SEEPAGE CAN OCCUR AT THE MOLD PARTING LINE OR AT THE AREA WHERE THE PETCOCK ATTACHES TO THE FUEL TANK.
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Consequence
FUEL LEAKS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF AN IGNITION SOURCE IS PRESENT.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANKS ON THE INVOLVED MOTORCYCLES.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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WHEELS:RIM
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. ... more
| Component: |
WHEELS:RIM |
| Recall Date: |
APR 24, 1995 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
651 |
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Summary
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.
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Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: POSSIBILITY OF OVERLOADING AND UNDERINFLATING WHICH COULD CAUSE TIRE FAILURES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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Remedy
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.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FRONT BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY CAN CRACK AT EITHER OF THE FITTINGS, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE. ... more
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 05, 1994 |
| Model Affected: |
S2 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
443 |
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Summary
FRONT BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY CAN CRACK AT EITHER OF THE FITTINGS, ALLOWING BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE.
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Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULICPRESSURE AND INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE LINE ASSEMBLY.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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