Known Recalls

Model year record

2009 BUELL 1125CR

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 64 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 08V554000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicles affected
140
Reported to NHTSA
2008-10-20
Owners notified
2008-10-20

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Electrical system414,705 mi
Engine105,120 mi
Exterior lighting74,705 mi
Engine and engine cooling24,459 mi
Fuel system, gasoline2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine13,048 mi
Equipment adaptive/mobility14,202 mi

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.