NHTSA Campaign 09V235000
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Issued by CLASSIC MOTORWORKS LIMITED, USA · Reported Jun 25, 2009 · 233 vehicles affected
What's wrong
CLASSIC MOTORWORKS IS RECALLING 233 MY 2009 BULLET ELECTRA E-5, BULLET G5 CLASSIC, BULLET G5 MILITARY, AND BULLET G5 DELUXE MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH THE UNIT CONSTRUCTION, EFI ENGINE. THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE THIRD GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, CAUSING REAR WHEEL LOCK UP.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GEARS WITH NEW GEARS WHICH HAVE A BI-METAL BRONZE BUSHING AND A NEW CLUTCH MAIN SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CLASSIC MOTORWORKS AT 1-800-201-7472.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL ENFIELD | BULLET CLASSIC C5 | 2009 | 233 |
| ROYAL ENFIELD | BULLET ELECTRA E-5 EFI | 2009 | 233 |
| ROYAL ENFIELD | BULLET G5 CLASSIC EFI | 2009 | 233 |
| ROYAL ENFIELD | BULLET G5 CLASSIC ELECTRA | 2009 | 233 |
| ROYAL ENFIELD | BULLET G5 DELUXE EFI | 2009 | 233 |
| ROYAL ENFIELD | BULLET G5 MILITARY EFI | 2009 | 233 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 09V235000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.