NHTSA Recall 95V223000
Filed by BUELL-out of business. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1995-11-21. An estimated 116 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHEEL OF THE CARBURETOR CAN MOVE ON ITS SHAFT AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CARBURETOR SUPPORT BRACKET.
Risk
THIS COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW THROTTLE SHAFT ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES.
Notes
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; MOTORCYCLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CALIFORNIA MODEL MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A "QWIKSILVER" CARBURETOR.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-935-8400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.