Buell 1125r: Gearbox May Seize
Buell is recalling 263 units of the 1125R motorcycle because the gearbox may not receive enough lubrication, which could cause it to seize and lock the rear wheel. The fix involves adding an oil jet to the clutch shaft to improve lubrication to the fifth gear journal. This recall affects motorcycles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- BUELL
- Product
- Vehicles: BUELL 1125R. Units affected: 263
- Reason
- Insufficient lubrication to the fifth journal may lead to the gearbox seizing and the rear wheel locking. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected to add an oil jet to the clutch shaft which will increase the lubrication to the fifth gear journal.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-07-28
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/038d26cd-c95a-4973-a8dd-9a87314c11db