NHTSA Campaign 95V083000
WHEELS:RIM
Issued by BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. · Reported Apr 24, 1995 · 651 vehicles affected
What's wrong
MOTORCYCLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE RIMS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED DESIGNATION INFORMATION.
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: POSSIBILITY OF OVERLOADING AND UNDERINFLATING WHICH COULD CAUSE TIRE FAILURES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE PERMANENT, ADHESIVE, WEATHER-RESISTANT RIM LABELS WITH THE CORRECT DESIGNATIONS. OWNERS CAN PLACE THE CORRECT LABELS ON THEMSELVES OR TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND HAVE THE DEALER INSTALL THE LABELS FREE OF CHARGE FOR THEM.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUELL | S2 THUNDERBOLT | 1995 | 651 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V083000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.