NHTSA Recall 99V299000
Filed by EXCELSIOR-HENDERSON. Component: Fuel System, Gasoline. Reported 1999-10-28. An estimated 857 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL HOSE DISCONNECTS BETWEEN FUEL PUMP REGULATOR AND FUEL TANK OUTLET NOZZLE. THE FUEL PUMP AND HOSE ARE LOCATED INSIDE THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP WITHOUT WARNING AFFECTING THE HANDLING OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
What the manufacturer will do
EXCELSIOR-HENDERSON HAS GONE OUT OF BUSINESS. THE CORRECTION WAS TO INSTALL A PLASTIC SAFETY TIE TO SECURE THE FUEL HOSE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 29, 1999.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 EXCELSIOR-HENDERSON AT 1-612-873-7000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).