NHTSA Recall 97V153000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V153000; Date: Sep. 12, 1997
This condition can prevent the front wheel from rotating increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Buell M2 Cyclone; 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone; 1997 Buell S1 Lightning; 1998 Buell S1 Lightning; 1998 Buell S1w White Lightning; 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt; 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt; 1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt; 1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Buell Motorcycle Co.
Affected Units:: 2,820
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The e-clip which retains the drive pin on the front brake rotor and carrier can separate from the drive pin allowing the pin to move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper.
How to Fix:
Dealers will repair these motorcycles.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification will begin the end of September 1997. Owners who take their motorcycles 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 1-414-935-8400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 29, 1997
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