Classic Motorworks Motorcycle Recalls

June 28, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     ROYAL ENFIELD / BULLET ELECTRA E-5 EFI     2009
     ROYAL ENFIELD / BULLET G5 CLASSIC EFI     2009
     ROYAL ENFIELD / BULLET G5 DELUXE EFI     2009
     ROYAL ENFIELD / BULLET G5 MILITARY EFI     2009
Manufacturer: CLASSIC MOTORWORKS LIMITED, USA Mfr’s Report Date: JUN 12, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V235000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 196
Summary: CLASSIC MOTORWORKS IS RECALLING 196 YEAR 2009 BULLET ELECTRA E-5, BULLET G5 CLASSIC, BULLET G5 MILITARY, AND BULLET G5 DELUXE MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH THE UNIT CONSTRUCTION, EFI ENGINE. THESE MOTORCYCLES CAN EXPERIENCE THIRD GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, CAUSING REAR WHEEL LOCK UP.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE THIRD GEAR AND CLUTCH SHAFT WITH INCREASED CLEARANCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CLASSIC MOTORWORKS AT 1-800-201-7472.
Notes: OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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