StructureRecall 03V-141 · Buell vehicles

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 03V-141 covers 74 Buell vehicles for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on April 22, 2003.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected742 models
ReportedApr 22, 2003Owners notified Apr 17, 2003
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDE STAND LEG CAN BREAK WITHOUT NOTICE.

The risk

THIS COULD ALLOW THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL CAUSING AN INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 17, 2003. 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 1-414-343-8400.

BUELL RECALL NO. 0826.CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from February 18, 2003 to March 5, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.