| Make : BUELL | Model : FIREBOLT XB9R | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020806 - 20020904 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V270000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20021016 | Date Received by ODI: 20021003 | Date Added to Database: 20021004 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0825 | ||
| Component: OTHER | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 371 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDE STAND LEGS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BEND OR BREAK. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 16, 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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