FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VALVE WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO ALLOW AIR TO REPLACE FUEL IN THE TANK DURING OPERATION COULD MALFUNCTION THEREBY STARVING THE ENGINE FOR FUEL. ... more
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Date: |
JUL 23, 2004 |
| Model Affected: |
BLAST |
| Units Affected: |
656 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VALVE WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO ALLOW AIR TO REPLACE FUEL IN THE TANK DURING OPERATION COULD MALFUNCTION THEREBY STARVING THE ENGINE FOR FUEL.
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Consequence
THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH, CAUSING THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH OR INJURY.
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Remedy
BUELL WILL REPLACE THE VENT VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 414-343-8400.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WIRE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE HORN, DUE TO MISROUTING, CAN BECOME FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH THE HORN BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. AS A RESULT, THE HORN WIRE MAY BECOME EXPOSED, AND WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PUSHED, EITHER THE HORN CIRCUIT FUSE OR THE KEY SWITCH FUSE CAN BLOW. ... ... more
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COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 02, 2003 |
| Model Affected: |
XB12S |
| Units Affected: |
581 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WIRE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE HORN, DUE TO MISROUTING, CAN BECOME FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH THE HORN BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. AS A RESULT, THE HORN WIRE MAY BECOME EXPOSED, AND WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PUSHED, EITHER THE HORN CIRCUIT FUSE OR THE KEY SWITCH FUSE CAN BLOW. ...
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Consequence
IF THE KEY SWITCH FUSE BLOWS, THE VEHICLE CAN STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IF THE HORN FUSE BLOWS, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF POWER TO THE HORN AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE WIRE ROUTING, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0828
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COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WIRE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE HORN, DUE TO MISROUTING, CAN BECOME FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH THE HORN BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. AS A RESULT, THE HORN WIRE MAY BECOME EXPOSED, AND WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PUSHED, EITHER THE HORN CIRCUIT FUSE OR THE KEY SWITCH FUSE CAN BLOW. ... ... more
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COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 02, 2003 |
| Model Affected: |
XB9S |
| Units Affected: |
581 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WIRE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE HORN, DUE TO MISROUTING, CAN BECOME FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH THE HORN BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. AS A RESULT, THE HORN WIRE MAY BECOME EXPOSED, AND WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PUSHED, EITHER THE HORN CIRCUIT FUSE OR THE KEY SWITCH FUSE CAN BLOW. ...
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Consequence
IF THE KEY SWITCH FUSE BLOWS, THE VEHICLE CAN STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IF THE HORN FUSE BLOWS, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF POWER TO THE HORN AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE WIRE ROUTING, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0828
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COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WIRE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE HORN, DUE TO MISROUTING, CAN BECOME FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH THE HORN BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. AS A RESULT, THE HORN WIRE MAY BECOME EXPOSED, AND WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PUSHED, EITHER THE HORN CIRCUIT FUSE OR THE KEY SWITCH FUSE CAN BLOW. ... ... more
| Component: |
COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Date: |
DEC 02, 2003 |
| Model Affected: |
XB9SL |
| Units Affected: |
581 |
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Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WIRE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE HORN, DUE TO MISROUTING, CAN BECOME FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH THE HORN BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. AS A RESULT, THE HORN WIRE MAY BECOME EXPOSED, AND WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PUSHED, EITHER THE HORN CIRCUIT FUSE OR THE KEY SWITCH FUSE CAN BLOW. ...
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Consequence
IF THE KEY SWITCH FUSE BLOWS, THE VEHICLE CAN STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IF THE HORN FUSE BLOWS, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF POWER TO THE HORN AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT.
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Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE WIRE ROUTING, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
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Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0828
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