LeFox
11-07-2008, 09:52 AM
"Buell Distribution Company, LLC. has determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists on certain 2009 model year 1125CR model motorcycles built April 11, 2008 through September 11, 2008.
These model motorcycles built during the above date range may experience a premature failure of the rear cylinder cam chain tension guide, part number F0020.1AM. This can cause plastic debris to block the oil pump screen, possibly leading to oil starvation and engine seizure. This condition may allow the engine to seize, resulting in rear wheel lock-up. This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
We have voluntarily declared this a defect related to motor vehicle safety (Campaign 0836) to allow us to formally recall all affected motorcycles. The remedy is to replace the rear cam chain tensioner, P/N F0021.1AMA with an updated tensioner, P/N F0022.2AM. A service bulletin outlining the repair and credit procedure will follow within two weeks. Based on the schedule our supplier has provided we expect to begin shipping our first wave of repair kits, on or before the week of October 20, 2008.
These model motorcycles built during the above date range may experience a premature failure of the rear cylinder cam chain tension guide, part number F0020.1AM. This can cause plastic debris to block the oil pump screen, possibly leading to oil starvation and engine seizure. This condition may allow the engine to seize, resulting in rear wheel lock-up. This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.
We have voluntarily declared this a defect related to motor vehicle safety (Campaign 0836) to allow us to formally recall all affected motorcycles. The remedy is to replace the rear cam chain tensioner, P/N F0021.1AMA with an updated tensioner, P/N F0022.2AM. A service bulletin outlining the repair and credit procedure will follow within two weeks. Based on the schedule our supplier has provided we expect to begin shipping our first wave of repair kits, on or before the week of October 20, 2008.