| Make : BUELL | Model : S2 THUNDERBOLT | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 19940601 - 19950401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V083000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19950420 | Date Received by ODI: 19950424 | Date Added to Database: 19950501 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 651 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
MOTORCYCLES DO NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THE RIMS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED DESIGNATION INFORMATION. |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: POSSIBILITY OF OVERLOADING AND UNDERINFLATING WHICH COULD CAUSE TIRE FAILURES INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL RECEIVE PERMANENT, ADHESIVE, WEATHER-RESISTANT RIM LABELS WITH THE CORRECT DESIGNATIONS. OWNERS CAN PLACE THE CORRECT LABELS ON THEMSELVES OR TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND HAVE THE DEALER INSTALL THE LABELS FREE OF CHARGE FOR THEM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120 | |
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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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