| Make : BUELL | Model : XB9SL | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20030623 - 20030827 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V494000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20031223 | Date Received by ODI: 20031202 | Date Added to Database: 20031203 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0828 | ||
| Component: COMMUNICATIONS:HORN ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 581 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE WIRE THAT PROVIDES POWER TO THE HORN, DUE TO MISROUTING, CAN BECOME FRAYED FROM CONTACT WITH THE HORN BRACKET MOUNTING BOLT. AS A RESULT, THE HORN WIRE MAY BECOME EXPOSED, AND WHEN THE HORN BUTTON IS PUSHED, EITHER THE HORN CIRCUIT FUSE OR THE KEY SWITCH FUSE CAN BLOW. |
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Consequence:
IF THE KEY SWITCH FUSE BLOWS, THE VEHICLE CAN STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. IF THE HORN FUSE BLOWS, THERE WILL BE A LOSS OF POWER TO THE HORN AND REAR BRAKE LIGHT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE WIRE ROUTING, IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 23, 2003. OWNERS 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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