| Make : BUELL | Model : XB9SX | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20050111 - 20050117 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V148000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050505 | Date Received by ODI: 20050414 | Date Added to Database: 20050414 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 149 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDESTAND MAY NOT RETRACT AS DESIGNED IF CONTACT IS MADE WITH THE GROUND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD, IN TURN, DISRUPT THE STABILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE LEADING TO A CRASH, CAUSING DEATH OR INJURY TO THE RIDER. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND PIVOT BOLT WITH A SIMILAR BOLT THAT IS .100 INCH LONGER. THIS CHANGE WILL ALLOW THE SIDESTAND TO OPERATE AS DESIGNED. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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