FREIGHTLINER M2 1999: SUSPENSION:REAR
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : M2 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1998-02-01 - 1998-08-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V199000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-09-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-08-25 | Date Added to Database: 1998-08-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 136 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SWING ARM ON THESE MOTORCYCLES WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE REAR SUSPENSION TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. |
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Remedy:
DELAERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING ARM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES 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 1-414-342-8400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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