NHTSA Recall 08V554000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V554000; Date: Oct. 20, 2008
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Buell 1125CR
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Buell Motorcycle Co.
Affected Units:: 140
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear cam chain tensioner. The recall began on October 20, 2008. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.
Recall Notes:
Buell recall no. 0836. Customers may 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 20, 2008
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