The problem
Certain aftermarket tall windscreens sold exclusively for use on 2006 my buell ulysses model motorcycles, p/n 58214-06ya. The retention fasteners for the subject windscreens can fail allowing the windscreen to become dislodged while the vehicle is being driven at highway speeds.
The risk
The windscreen may either strike or distract the rider, possibly causing death or injury.
The fix
Buell will notify owners and replace the windscreen free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2006. Owners may contact buell distribution company llc at 1-414-343-8400.
Contacts
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Buell dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 06E061000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.