NHTSA Recall 97V022000
Filed by BUELL-out of business. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1997-02-24. An estimated 505 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE FRONT BRAKE LINE HOSE CAN KINK DURING FRONT BRAKE ACTION.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE RETURN BRAKE FLUID FLOW AND PROHIBIT THE IMMEDIATE RELEASE OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND READJUST THE FRONT BRAKE LINE GUIDE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 27, 1997.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 1-414-935-0400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION;S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.