NHTSA Recall 00V163000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V163000; Date: Jun. 16, 2000
This could affect the handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Buell M2 Cyclone; 2000 Buell M2 Cyclone; 2000 Buell S3 Thunderbolt; 2000 Buell S3t Thunderbolt; 2000 Buell X1 Lightning
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Buell Motorcycle Co.
Affected Units:: 6,219
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The rear shock absorber can break, dragging the underside of the vehicle on the ground.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a shock reinforcement package (srp) which protects the structual integrity of the suspension system. A new shock absorber is currently being developed. When the new shock absorber is available, if an owner choses, they can have it installed at no charge through the dealer network.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 26, 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 26, 2000
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