Make : BUELL | Model : M2 CYCLONE | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980105 - 19990421 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V140000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990604 | Date Received by ODI: 19990603 | Date Added to Database: 19990607 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 0814 | ||
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1177 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN INCORRECT AIR CLEANER COMPONENT. |
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Consequence:
THIS COMPONENT COULD RESTRICT AIR FLOW INTO THE FLOAT BOWL OF THE CARBURETOR, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FLOAT BOWL VENT ASSEMBLY FOR PROPER VENTING AND CORRECT THIS CONDITION IF NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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