Recall 09V235000: Classic motorworks limited, usa

Report received

Jun 25, 2009

Manufacturer

Classic motorworks limited, usa

Potentially affected

233vehicles

Model years

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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

Classic motorworks is recalling 233 my 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.

Possible consequence

This could result in a crash that could cause injury or death to the rider.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace first, second and third gears with new gears which have a bi-metal bronze bushing and a new clutch main shaft free of charge. The recall began on june 29, 2009. Owners may contact classic motorworks at 1-800-201-7472.