Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 09V235000

Power train: clutch assembly

CLASSIC MOTORWORKS LIMITED, USA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2009-06-25.

Recall campaignNHTSA 09V235000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
CLASSIC MOTORWORKS LIMITED, USA
Vehicles affected
233
Reported to NHTSA
2009-06-25
Owners notified
2009-06-29

Defect description

CLASSIC MOTORWORKS IS RECALLING 233 MY 2009 BULLET ELECTRA E-5, BULLET G5 CLASSIC, BULLET G5 MILITARY, AND BULLET G5 DELUXE MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH THE UNIT CONSTRUCTION, EFI ENGINE. THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE THIRD GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, CAUSING REAR WHEEL LOCK UP.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GEARS WITH NEW GEARS WHICH HAVE A BI-METAL BRONZE BUSHING AND A NEW CLUTCH MAIN SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CLASSIC MOTORWORKS AT 1-800-201-7472.

Notes

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet Classic C52009
ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet Electra E-5 EFI2009
ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet G5 Classic EFI2009
ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet G5 Classic Electra2009
ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet G5 Deluxe EFI2009
ROYAL ENFIELD Bullet G5 Military EFI2009

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.