Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Handlebars Used In The Pro Series Competition Handlebar Kit, Part Number 55850-97Y, Sold As An Aftermarket Accessory For Use On Certain 1996 Through 1998 Buell Model Motorcycles. These Handlebars Can Crack And Break.
Make Of Vehicle
BUELL
Model Of Vehicle
HANDLEBAR
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00E071000
Component Description
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Effect Of Defect
If The Handlebar Should Break, A Rider Could Lose Control Of The Motorcycle Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Buell Will Notify Its Customers With The DefeCTIve Handlebars To Take Their Motorcycle To A Buell Dealer To Have The Handlebar Replaced Free Of Charge. Also, Customers Will Be Reimbursed For The Cost Of The Pro Series Competition Handlebar Kit.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Buell Motorcycle Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19971101
End Of Manufacture
20001031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
385
Date Owners Notified
20010112
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Buell Motorcycle Co.
Date Report Received
20001122