NHTSA recall campaign
09V235000
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →