Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
BUELL
Model Of Vehicle
S2 THUNDERBOLT
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
95V083000
Component Description
Wheels:Rim
Effect Of Defect
Consequence Of Non-Compliance: Possibility Of Overloading And Underinflating Which Could Cause Tire Failures Increasing The Potential For A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Buell Motorcycle Co.
Start Of Manufacture
19940601
End Of Manufacture
19950401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
651
Date Owners Notified
19950420
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Buell Motorcycle Co.
Date Report Received
19950424
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120