Recall: Royal Enfield - Bullet 2009 various models

[Mika]

Report Date : June 27, 2009 at 10:00 PM
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V235000


Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ROYAL ENFIELD / BULLET ELECTRA E-5 EFI 2009

ROYAL ENFIELD / BULLET G5 CLASSIC EFI 2009

ROYAL ENFIELD / BULLET G5 DELUXE EFI 2009

ROYAL ENFIELD / BULLET G5 MILITARY EFI 2009

Manufacturer: CLASSIC MOTORWORKS LIMITED, USA Mfr's Report Date: JUN 12, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V235000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 196

Summary:
CLASSIC MOTORWORKS IS RECALLING 196 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.

Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE THIRD GEAR AND CLUTCH SHAFT WITH INCREASED CLEARANCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 29, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CLASSIC MOTORWORKS AT 1-800-201-7472.
Notes:

OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

[glennhendricks]

That they are keeping up the English bike traditions. :violin

[MCMXCIVRS]

BMW would just deny there was a problem, then introduce an "updated" model next year. :whistle

[kgadley01]

BMW would just deny there was a problem, then introduce an "updated" model next year. :whistle

Yep!!!

[Mika]

Don’t just whine and grown while putting whistling smilies in your posts. File a safety complaint with the NHTSA. A defect investigation that can lead to a recall does not begin until someone gets off their duff and files a complaint about a problem they have. You can file a complaint online or by phone.

Check out http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm

[bunkyone]

Hey all; Saw one of these lil' buggers several weeks ago at the Gilmore Farms classic show. Pretty neat bike for the bucks, and up til' now a good reputation for reliability. Nice to see a manufacturer jumping on a problem like this. (If only some "other" manufacturers would be as willing to step up.) Hint,hint. Micka is right, the feds won't get involved until "someone" files a complaint. If that doesn't happen, the government can't put any muscle on the manufacturer, and they can continue to deny that a problem exists. Vaya con Dios, Dutch

[glennhendricks]

Nothing's broke on my RT.