Motorcycle - Royal Enfield Bullet

Injuries Motor vehicles Serious risk
Alert Number1194/09
BrandRoyal Enfield
CategoryMotor vehicles
Risk TypeInjuries
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginIndia
Model NumberBullet 500 EFI Classic and Bullet 500 EFI ElectraVehicle type: Bullet, EC type-approval e11*2002/24*0134*05
Published4 September 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of injuries because there is insufficient clearance between the gearbox main shaft and the second to fifth gear pinions and the gears could seize up while the motorcycle is being driven, causing an accident.Five incidents reported.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Affected vehicles of build years 2008 and 2009. VIN range: ME3CKEAT58C000026 toME3CKECT59C001838

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