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2008 Buell 1125R Recall: Power Train

NHTSA campaign 08V267000 · Power Train · filed Jun 16, 2008 · verified Jul 30, 2026

Units reported
2K
Manufacturer
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Risk
Crash / injury
Owner letters
Mailing began Jun 23, 2008

The defect

BUELL IS RECALLING 1,579 MY 2008 1125R MOTORCYCLES. THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE 5TH GEAR GALLING ON THE CLUTCH SHAFT DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION. THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE GEAR TO SEIZE TO THE SHAFT, RESULTING IN REAR WHEEL LOCK-UP.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH, WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

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The fix — what to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 23, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUELL MOTORCYCLES AT 1-414-343-8400.

BUELL RECALL NO. 0834.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

MakeModelModel years
Buell1125R2008

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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 08V267000 (manufacturer number 0834). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.