| Make : BUELL | Model : M2L | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20010912 - 20011114 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V003000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20020109 | Date Received by ODI: 20020104 | Date Added to Database: 20020111 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 387 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FRONT SHOCK MOUNT THAT IS CRACKED AND COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE SUSPENSION TO DROP UNEXPECTEDLY. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BROKEN SHOCK MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 9, 2002. 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 1-414-342-4680. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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