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10-25-2008, 11:40 AM
U.S. NHTSA recall press release:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BUELL / 1125CR 2009
BUELL / 1125R 2008
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Mfr's Report Date: OCT 16, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V554000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 140
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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.
...and that's 32 for today, and I really hope that there aren't any more!
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
BUELL / 1125CR 2009
BUELL / 1125R 2008
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Mfr's Report Date: OCT 16, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V554000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 140
Summary:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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.
Remedy:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
Notes:
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/images/spacer.gif 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.
...and that's 32 for today, and I really hope that there aren't any more!