Component Description
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20040106
End Date Of Manufacturing
20040603
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
656
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20040827
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Report Received Date
20040723
Record Creation Date
20040727
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE VALVE WHICH WAS DESIGNED TO ALLOW AIR TO REPLACE FUEL IN THE TANK DURING OPERATION COULD MALFUNCTION THEREBY STARVING THE ENGINE FOR FUEL.
Consequence Summary
THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH, CAUSING THE POSSIBILITY OF DEATH OR INJURY.
Corrective Summary
BUELL WILL REPLACE THE VENT VALVE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 414-343-8400.
Recall Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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