The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V257000·Announced 2023-04-07

Buell Recalls 2021-2022 1190 RX and SX Motorcycles for Gear Shift Defect

Buell Motorcycles is recalling 2021-2022 1190 RX and SX motorcycles because an improperly installed index spring may cause gear slipping or shifting failure, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (improperly installed index spring) that can cause gear slipping or shifting failure, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Buell Motorcycles is recalling certain 2021-2022 1190 RX Hammerhead and 1190 SX motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the index spring may be installed improperly.

An improperly installed index spring may result in the inability to shift into the intended gear or cause the gear to slip without warning. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will install the index spring in the correct position free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 5, 2023. Owners may contact Buell customer service at 1-616-719-5917 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
BUELL 1190 RX HAMMERHEAD, 1190 SX
Brand
BUELL
Manufacturer
Buell Motorcycles
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
30

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • 1190 RX HAMMERHEAD
  • 1190 SX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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