FREIGHTLINER S2 1996: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : S2 | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1995-03-01 - 1995-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V223000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-11-09 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-11-21 | Date Added to Database: 1995-11-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 116 | ||
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Summary:
THE THROTTLE CABLE WHEEL OF THE CARBURETOR CAN MOVE ON ITS SHAFT AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CARBURETOR SUPPORT BRACKET. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW THROTTLE SHAFT ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL; MOTORCYCLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CALIFORNIA MODEL MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A "QWIKSILVER" CARBURETOR.NOTE: 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 1-414-935-8400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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