Power train: clutch assemblyRecall 09V-235 · Royal Enfield vehicles
CLASSIC MOTORWORKS LIMITED, USA recall 09V-235 covers 233 Royal Enfield vehicles for a power train: clutch assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 25, 2009.
Source: NHTSA recall 09V235000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CLASSIC MOTORWORKS IS RECALLING 233 MY 2009 BULLET ELECTRA E-5, BULLET G5 CLASSIC, BULLET G5 MILITARY, AND BULLET G5 DELUXE MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH THE UNIT CONSTRUCTION, EFI ENGINE. THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE THIRD GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, CAUSING REAR WHEEL LOCK UP.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD GEARS WITH NEW GEARS WHICH HAVE A BI-METAL BRONZE BUSHING AND A NEW CLUTCH MAIN SHAFT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CLASSIC MOTORWORKS AT 1-800-201-7472.
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2009 to March 15, 2009. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.