Component Description
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20080411
End Date Of Manufacturing
20080911
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
140
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20081020
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Report Received Date
20081020
Record Creation Date
20081023
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
BUELL IS RECALLING 140 MY 2009 1125CR MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE REAR CYLINDER CAM CHAIN TENSION GUIDE (PART NUMBER F0020.1AM). THIS CAN CAUSE PLASTIC DEBRIS TO BLOCK THE OIL PUMP SCREEN, POSSIBLY LEADING TO OIL STARVATION AND ENGINE SEIZURE.
Consequence Summary
THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE ENGINE TO SEIZE, RESULTING IN REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Corrective Summary
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
Recall Notes
BUELL RECALL NO. 0836.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
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Body Class
Motorcycle - Sport
Vehicle Type
MOTORCYCLE
Manufacturer
BUELL MOTORCYCLE COMPANY
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