NHTSA Recall 09V235000: Clutch assembly (power train)
CLASSIC MOTORWORKS LIMITED, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 233 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Royal Enfield Bullet Classic C5.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V235000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › CLUTCH ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | June 25, 2009 |
| Owner notification | June 29, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Classic motorworks is recalling 233 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.
Safety risk
This could result in a crash that could cause injury or death to the rider.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace first, second and third gears with new gears which have a bi-metal bronze bushing and a new clutch main shaft free of charge. The recall began on 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V235000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Royal Enfield Bullet Classic C5 | 2009 |
| Royal Enfield Bullet Electra E-5 Efi | 2009 |
| Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Classic Efi | 2009 |
| Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Classic Electra | 2009 |
| Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Deluxe Efi | 2009 |
| Royal Enfield Bullet G5 Military Efi | 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.