BUELL IS RECALLING 1,579 MY 2008 1125R MOTORCYCLES.

Make / Models :           Model/Build Years:     
     BUELL / 1125R       2008
 
Manufacturer : BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. Mfr's Report Date : JUN 13, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V267000  N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A 
 
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1579

Summary:
 BUELL IS RECALLING 1,579 MY 2008 1125R MOTORCYCLES. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE 5TH GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP.
Consequence:
 THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Remedy:
 DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL MOTORCYCLES AT 1-414-343-8400.

Notes:
 BUELL RECALL NO. 0834. CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.