Recall 02V003000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER Defect in 2002-2002 BUELL M2L
RECALL This recall affects up to 387 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V003000 |
| Manufacturer | BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 387 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FRONT SHOCK MOUNT THAT IS CRACKED AND COULD BREAK ALLOWING THE SUSPENSION TO DROP UNEXPECTEDLY.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BROKEN SHOCK MOUNT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 9, 2002. 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 1-414-342-4680.
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