NHTSA safety recall

Recall 00V271000

Wheels — Buell · reported 13 Sep 2000 · 2,260 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A REAR WHEEL SPROCKET CAN BREAK.

The risk

THIS COULD CAUSE THE RIDER TO LOSE POWER, LOSE CONTROL, OR BE STRUCK BY DEBRIS.

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW REAR WHEEL SPROCKET AND BELT.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

NHTSA campaign
00V271000
Filed by
Buell Motorcycle Co.
Report received
13 Sep 2000
Owners notified
27 Oct 2000
Potentially affected
2,260

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2000 Buell Blast P3

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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