| Recall Date: |
AUG 25, 1998 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL M2 |
| Units Affected: |
136
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 25, 1998
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL M2
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SWING ARM ON THESE MOTORCYCLES WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE REAR SUSPENSION TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DELAERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING ARM.
Units Affected:
136
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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