BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-09-13.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V271000
Wheels
Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicles affected
2,260
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-13
Owners notified
2000-10-27
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A REAR WHEEL SPROCKET CAN BREAK.
Safety risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE POWER, LOSE CONTROL, OR BE STRUCK BY DEBRIS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR WHEEL SPROCKET AND BELT.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.