CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Buell Motorcycles (Buell) is recalling certain 2021-2022 1190 RX and SX motorcycles. The index spring may be installed improperly.
- Risk
- An improperly installed index spring may result in the inability to shift into the intended gear, or cause the gear to slip without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the index spring in the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact Buell customer service at 1-616-719-5917.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The index spring that helps the manual transmission hold each gear may have been installed incorrectly at the factory. As a result, the motorcycle may be unable to shift into the intended gear, or a gear may slip out without warning.
An unexpected loss of gear or inability to shift can cause a sudden change in power or control, which increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy is free. Dealers will reposition the index spring correctly at no charge to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. You can also contact Buell customer service at 1-616-719-5917, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Buell 1190 RX Hammerhead | 20212022 |
|---|---|
| Buell 1190 SX | 20212022 |