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NHTSA Campaign 08V267000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Issued by BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. · Reported Jun 16, 2008 · 1,579 vehicles affected

What's wrong

BUELL IS RECALLING 1,579 MY 2008 1125R MOTORCYCLES. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE 5TH GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL MOTORCYCLES AT 1-414-343-8400.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
BUELL 1125R 2008 1,579

Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V267000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.