NHTSA Recall 95V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V083000; Date: Apr. 24, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: possibility of overloading and underinflating which could cause tire failures increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt
Component: Wheels:rim
Manufactured by: Buell Motorcycle Co.
Affected Units:: 651
Recall Summary:
Motorcycles do not conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for vehicles other than passenger cars. " the rims do not contain the required designation information.
How to Fix:
Owners will receive permanent, adhesive, weather-resistant rim labels with the correct designations. Owners can place the correct labels on themselves or take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer and have the dealer install the labels free of charge for them.
Recall Notes:
System: wheels; rim base; fmvss no. 120. Vehicle description: motorcycles. Note: if you do not receive the labels within a reasonable time free of charge, please contact buell at 1-414-935-8400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 20, 1995
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