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Buell 1125CR problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 2009–2009: 1 recall campaign and 44 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

2009

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
2009144

What owners complain about (all years)

Electrical System40
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Engine And Engine Cooling1
Engine1

Recent recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling #08V554000 · 2008 · 140 units

Problem: Buell is recalling 140 my 2009 1125cr motorcycles. these motorcycles can experience a premature failure of the rear cylinder cam chain tension guide (part number f0020.1am). this can cause plastic debris to block the oil pump screen, possibly leading to oil starvation and engine seizure.

Risk: This condition may allow the engine to seize, resulting in rear wheel lock-up. this could result in a crash, which could cause injury or death to the rider.

Fix: Dealers will replace the rear cam chain tensioner. the recall began on october 20, 2008. owners may contact buell at 1-414-342-4680.

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