Buell recalls

The front brake line may contact the front tyre and develop a hole allowing brake fluid leakage

Fix: Recall affected machines inspect the front brake line and if undamaged install line guide. If damaged replace and reroute using 2010 model year brake line.

143 vehicles · built 30 Jun 2008 to 4 Jun 2009

The front flexible brake hose may contact the tyre. If this occurs the brake hose will be damaged and eventually leak fluid.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to examine and where necessary reroute or reroute and replace the front brake pipe.

507 vehicles · built 30 Oct 2007 to 17 Jul 2008

The front flexible brake hose may contact the tyre. If this occurs the brake hose will be damaged and eventually leak fluid.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to examine and where necessary reroute or reroute and replace the front brake pipe.

507 vehicles · built 1 Jul 2008 to 10 Feb 2009

The front flexible brake hose may contact the tyre. If this occurs the brake hose will be damaged and eventually leak fluid.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to examine and where necessary reroute or reroute and replace the front brake pipe.

507 vehicles · built 2 Jul 2008 to 12 Feb 2009

It has been identified that on affected machines the windscreen which is mounted with rubber nuts may become dislodged or strike the rider whilst the machine is being ridden at high speed. Should either of the foregoing occur control of the machine could be lost.

Fix: Recalled machines will have the windscreen remounted using upgraded fastener assemblies.

131 vehicles · built 9 Oct 2007 to 16 Sep 2008

It has been identified that on affected machines the windscreen which is mounted with rubber nuts may become dislodged or strike the rider whilst the machine is being ridden at high speed. Should either of the foregoing occur control of the machine could be lost.

Fix: Recalled machines will have the windscreen remounted using upgraded fastener assemblies.

131 vehicles · built 9 Oct 2007 to 16 Sep 2008

Insufficient lubrication to the fifth journal may lead to the gearbox seizing and the rear wheel locking.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to add an oil jet to the clutch shaft which will increase the lubrication to the fifth gear journal.

263 vehicles · built 19 Jun 2007 to 30 May 2008

A result of the vibration at the mounting location and the mis-routing of various wires the bank angle sensor can give a false tip signal which causes the engine to cut out. This could in certain circumstances cause an accident.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to move the bank angle sensor from the original location on the battery tray to the current production location on the seat latch.

518 vehicles · built 24 Mar 2005 to 5 Oct 2006

Certain genuine Buell accessory tall windscreens part numbers 58214-06Y and 58214-06YA have been supplied with fixings that do not exhibit the required durability in use once installed; this could lead to a condition where the screen becomes detached striking or distracting the rider.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to replace the original screen fixings.

18 vehicles

The side stand pivot bolt may come loose in operation creating a situation where either the bolt or stand may fail during normal usage. This situation can lead to a parked machine falling from its stand.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the original side stand and bolt assembly with redesigned components.

266 vehicles · built 15 Mar 2005 to 16 Jun 2006

Due to an incorrectly manufactured side stand pivot bolt the side stand may not move backwards when the weight of the parked machine is removed from it.

Fix: Recalled machines will have the side stand pivot bolt replaced.

11 vehicles

Due to an incorrectly manufactured side stand pivot bolt the side stand may not move backwards when the weight of the parked machine is removed from it.

Fix: Recalled machines will have the side stand pivot bolt replaced.

11 vehicles

Due to an incorrectly manufactured side stand pivot bolt the side stand may not move backwards when the weight of the parked machine is removed from it.

Fix: Recalled machines will have the side stand pivot bolt replaced.

11 vehicles

It is possible that the horn main power feed cable may have been incorrectly routed which can lead to the cable fraying and either the horn or main key switch fusing when the horn is operated.

Fix: Recalled machines will have the subject wiring harness re-routed.

88 vehicles

It is possible that the horn main power feed cable may have been incorrectly routed which can lead to the cable fraying and either the horn or main key switch fusing when the horn is operated.

Fix: Recalled machines will have the subject wiring harness re-routed.

88 vehicles

The engine idle control cable may become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide if it is incorrectly adjusted. Should this occur the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operators hand is removed from the twist grip.

Fix: Fit a throttle cable securing clamp at the fuel injection inlet manifold.

123 vehicles

The engine idle control cable may become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide if it is incorrectly adjusted. Should this occur the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operators hand is removed from the twist grip.

Fix: Fit a throttle cable securing clamp at the fuel injection inlet manifold.

123 vehicles

The engine idle control cable may become dislodged from the fuel injection system cable guide if it is incorrectly adjusted. Should this occur the throttle may not return to the idle position when the operators hand is removed from the twist grip.

Fix: Fit a throttle cable securing clamp at the fuel injection inlet manifold.

123 vehicles

The motorcycle side stand may bend or break causing it to fall over.

Fix: Fit a new side stand

42 vehicles · built 6 Aug 2002 to 4 Sep 2002

The rear shock absorber (suspension damper) front mounting bracket may crack and allow the shock absorber to become partly detached. This could affect the safe control of the motorcycle.

Fix: Recall affected motorcycles and fit a new shock absorber mounting bracket.

22 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2001 to 14 Nov 2001

The rear shock absorber (suspension damper) front mounting bracket may crack and allow the shock absorber to become partly detached. This could affect the safe control of the motorcycle.

Fix: Recall affected motorcycles and fit a new shock absorber mounting bracket.

22 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2001 to 14 Nov 2001

The rear shock absorber (suspension damper) front mounting bracket may crack and allow the shock absorber to become partly detached. This could affect the safe control of the motorcycle.

Fix: Recall affected motorcycles and fit a new shock absorber mounting bracket.

22 vehicles · built 12 Sep 2001 to 14 Nov 2001

Certain Buell Pro-Series Competition Handlebar Kits were manufactured with a handlebar that can break.

Fix: Replace all Pro-Series Competition Handlebars with stock configuration handlebars on all affected vehicles.

23 vehicles

Certain Buell Pro-Series Race Exhaust Systems contain a muffler that could break. This condition could allow the muffler to drag on the ground which may affect handling.

Fix: Recall affected machines and fit a muffler retention kit.

100 vehicles

There is a possibility that the rear shock absorber may break and cause the underside of the machine to drag on the ground. This may adversely affect the handling and could cause an accident.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit shock absorber reinforcing kit.

378 vehicles · built 5 Jan 1998 to 31 May 2000

There is a possibility that the rear shock absorber may break and cause the underside of the machine to drag on the ground. This may adversely affect the handling and could cause an accident.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit shock absorber reinforcing kit.

378 vehicles · built 5 Jan 1998 to 31 May 2000

There is a possibility that the rear shock absorber may break and cause the underside of the machine to drag on the ground. This may adversely affect the handling and could cause an accident.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit shock absorber reinforcing kit.

378 vehicles · built 5 Jan 1998 to 31 May 2000

There is a possibility that the rear shock absorber may break and cause the underside of the machine to drag on the ground. This may adversely affect the handling and could cause an accident.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit shock absorber reinforcing kit.

378 vehicles · built 5 Jan 1998 to 31 May 2000

Plastic fuel filter may leak.

Fix: Recall affected motorcycles and replace the plastic filter with a steel bodied type and a support bracket.

103 vehicles · built 4 Jan 1998 to 30 Apr 1999

Plastic fuel filter may leak.

Fix: Recall affected motorcycles and replace the plastic filter with a steel bodied type and a support bracket.

103 vehicles · built 4 Jan 1998 to 30 Apr 1999

Failure of one or more of the turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle.

Fix: Replacement of turn signal flasher

303 vehicles

Failure of one or more of the turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle.

Fix: Replacement of turn signal flasher

303 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1998

Failure of one or more of the turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle.

Fix: Replacement of turn signal flasher

303 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1998

Failure of one or more of the turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle.

Fix: Replacement of turn signal flasher

303 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1998

Failure of one or more of the turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle.

Fix: Replacement of turn signal flasher

303 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1996 to 31 Dec 1998

The front brake rotor drive pins may move out of position and contact the front brake caliper. This could prevent the front wheel from rotating without prior warning to the rider.

Fix: Affected machines are being recalled to have the original equipment drive pins replaced with quality assured versions with an alternative method of retention.

217 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1997 to 31 Dec 1998