BUELL HANDLEBAR 9999: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00E071000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | HANDLEBAR | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-01-12 | 2000-11-22 | 2000-11-22 |
Production Dates: 1997-11-01 - 2000-10-31
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 385
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: HANDLEBARS USED IN THE PRO SERIES COMPETITION HANDLEBAR KIT, PART NUMBER 55850-97Y, SOLD AS AN AFTERMARKET ACCESSORY FOR USE ON CERTAIN 1996 THROUGH 1998 BUELL MODEL MOTORCYCLES. THESE HANDLEBARS CAN CRACK AND BREAK.
IF THE HANDLEBAR SHOULD BREAK, A RIDER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
BUELL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS WITH THE DEFECTIVE HANDLEBARS TO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLE TO A BUELL DEALER TO HAVE THE HANDLEBAR REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. ALSO, CUSTOMERS WILL BE REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE PRO SERIES COMPETITION HANDLEBAR KIT.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 12,2001.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 DISTRIBUTION CORPORATION AT 414-343-8400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
