Storage: tank assemblyRecall 99V-299 · 1999 Excelsior-Henderson Super X
EXCELSIOR-HENDERSON recall 99V-299 covers 857 1999 Excelsior-Henderson Super X for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on October 28, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V299000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTS BETWEEN FUEL PUMP REGULATOR AND FUEL TANK OUTLET NOZZLE. THE FUEL PUMP AND HOSE ARE LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP WITHOUT WARNING AFFECTING THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
The fix
EXCELSIOR-HENDERSON HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CORRECTION WAS TO INSTALL A PLASTIC SAFETY TIE TO SECURE THE FUEL HOSE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 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 EXCELSIOR-HENDERSON AT 1-612-873-7000. 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 January 1, 1999 to July 2, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.