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NHTSA Recall 23V257000: Manual transmission (power train) and engine

Buell Motorcycles reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Buell 1190 RX Hammerhead.

30
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (May 5)
NHTSA campaign23V257000
ComponentsPOWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION; ENGINE
Report receivedApril 7, 2023
Owner notificationMay 5, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Buell Motorcycles (Buell) is recalling certain 2021-2022 1190 RX and SX motorcycles. The index spring may be installed improperly.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will install the index spring in the correct position, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact Buell customer service at 1-616-719-5917.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V257000

Make and modelModel years
Buell 1190 RX Hammerhead2021, 2022
Buell 1190 SX2021, 2022

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.