Front: shock absorberRecall 02V-003 · Buell vehicles

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 02V-003 covers 387 Buell vehicles for a front: shock absorber problem, reported to NHTSA on January 4, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3874 models

ReportedJan 4, 2002Owners notified Jan 9, 2002

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V003000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FRONT SHOCK MOUNT THAT IS CRACKED AND COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE SUSPENSION TO DROP UNEXPECTEDLY.

The risk

THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

What to do

The fix

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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Buell M22002

Buell M2l2002

Buell S3t2002

Buell X12002

Built from September 12, 2001 to November 14, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.