Vehicle recall 09V235000 · June 25, 2009
Royal Enfield Bullet Classic C5, Bullet Electra E-5 EFI and 4 more models
These motorcycles can experience third gear galling on the clutch shaft due to lack of lubrication.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V235000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 25, 2009
- Filed by
- CLASSIC MOTORWORKS LIMITED, USA
- Owner notification
- June 29, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 233
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Clutch assembly
Vehicles covered
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