Recall 08V554000: 2009 Buell 1125CR

Report received

Oct 20, 2008

Manufacturer

Buell motorcycle co.

Potentially affected

140vehicles

Model years

2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Buell is recalling 140 my 2009 1125cr motorcycles. These motorcycles can experience a premature failure of the rear cylinder cam chain tension guide (part number f0020.1am). This can cause plastic debris to block the oil pump screen, possibly leading to oil starvation and engine seizure.

Possible consequence

This condition may allow the engine to seize, resulting in rear wheel lock-up. This could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rear cam chain tensioner. The recall began on october 20, 2008. Owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2009 Buell 1125CR44 complaints