Buell 1125CR (2009): Engine and engine cooling
Recall 08V554000 · Oct 20, 2008 · Buell Motorcycle Co.
140
vehicles affected
140
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V554000
- Date
- Oct 20, 2008
- Maker
- Buell Motorcycle Co.
- Units affected
- 140
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Engine and engine cooling
- Model years
- 2009
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
BUELL IS RECALLING 140 MY 2009 1125CR MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN 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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V554000?
1 model: Buell 1125CR (2009), about 140 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V554000?
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CAM CHAIN TENSIONER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 20, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-342-4680.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.