VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED EXCLUSIVELY WITH A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, THE IDLE CONTROL CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CABLE GUIDE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. ... more
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 30, 2003 |
| Model Affected: |
X1 LIGHTNING |
| Units Affected: |
2830 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED EXCLUSIVELY WITH A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, THE IDLE CONTROL CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CABLE GUIDE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.
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Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE OPERATOR¿S HAND IS REMOVED FROM THE TWIST GRIP, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THROTTLE CABLE CLAMP, WHICH SERVES TO ENSURE RETENTION OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLES IN THE CABLE GUIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0827
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED EXCLUSIVELY WITH A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, THE IDLE CONTROL CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CABLE GUIDE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM. ... more
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Recall Date: |
OCT 30, 2003 |
| Model Affected: |
S3 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
2830 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED EXCLUSIVELY WITH A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, THE IDLE CONTROL CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CABLE GUIDE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.
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Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE OPERATOR¿S HAND IS REMOVED FROM THE TWIST GRIP, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THROTTLE CABLE CLAMP, WHICH SERVES TO ENSURE RETENTION OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLES IN THE CABLE GUIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0827
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SUSPENSION:REAR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND. ... more
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 16, 2000 |
| Model Affected: |
M2 CYCLONE |
| Units Affected: |
6219 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.
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Consequence
THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHOCK REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE (SRP) WHICH PROTECTS THE STRUCTUAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. A NEW SHOCK ABSORBER IS CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED. WHEN THE NEW SHOCK ABSORBER IS AVAILABLE, IF AN OWNER CHOSES, THEY CAN HAVE IT INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE THROUGH THE DEALER NETWORK.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL FILTER CAN LEAK. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 14, 2000 |
| Model Affected: |
S3 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
2912 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL FILTER CAN LEAK.
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Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL FILTER CAN LEAK. ... more
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 14, 2000 |
| Model Affected: |
X1 LIGHTNING |
| Units Affected: |
2912 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL FILTER CAN LEAK.
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Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN CAUSE IT TO BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK FLUID. ... more
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Date: |
FEB 14, 2000 |
| Model Affected: |
S3 THUNDERBOLT |
| Units Affected: |
839 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE LOCATION OF THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN CAUSE IT TO BECOME DAMAGED AND LEAK FLUID.
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Consequence
A LOSS OF REAR WHEEL BRAKING CAPABILITIES COULD OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT AIR CLEANER COMPONENT. ... more
| Component: |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Recall Date: |
JUN 03, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
M2 CYCLONE |
| Units Affected: |
1177 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT AIR CLEANER COMPONENT.
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Consequence
THIS COMPONENT COULD RESTRICT AIR FLOW INTO THE FLOAT BOWL OF THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FLOAT BOWL VENT ASSEMBLY FOR PROPER VENTING AND CORRECT THIS CONDITION IF NECESSARY.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0814
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE CAN CHAFE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. ... more
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
X1 LIGHTNING |
| Units Affected: |
1765 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE CAN CHAFE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
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Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITIES.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE IF NCESSARY.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE BATTERY CARRIER. ... more
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 1999 |
| Model Affected: |
X1 LIGHTNING |
| Units Affected: |
1765 |
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Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE BATTERY CARRIER.
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Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD STALL OR QUIT.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING AND CORRECT IT IF THERE IS ANY SIGN OF CONTACT.
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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: |
M2 CYCLONE |
| 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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