BUELL MUFFLER 9999: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00E038000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | MUFFLER | NO YEAR |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-11-01 | 2000-07-06 | 2000-07-13 |
Production Dates: 1997-07-01 - 2000-05-31
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: MUFFLERS PART NOS. 65396-96Y AND 91424-99Y USED ON PRO SERIES RACE SYSTEMS WHICH CAN BE INSTALLED ON 1996 THROUGH 2000 MODEL BUELL MOTORCYCLES. THESE MUFFLERS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH AN END CAP THAT CAN BREAK.
IF THIS END CAP SHOULD BREAK, THE MUFFLER COULD DRAG ON THE GROUND, WHICH MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE HANDLING AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
BUELL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THEIR VEHICLES TO THE NEAREST DEALERS FOR INSPECTION AND CORRECTION FREE OF CHARGE.
OWNER NOTIFY BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 2000.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 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'.
