Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 99V-254 · 1998–1999 California Motorcycle
CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE CO. recall 99V-254 covers 1,052 1998–1999 California Motorcycle for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on September 17, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V254000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BELT DRIVE PULLEY ON THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE PULLEY COULD SEPARATE.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A POWER FAILURE TO THE REAR WHEEL AND MAY ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO "LOCK UP" WHILE IN OPERATION.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PULLEY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 13, 1999.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 CALIFORNIA MOTORCYCLE COMPANY AT 1-408-847-2221. 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.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1998 to July 31, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.