Vehicle recall 23V257000 · April 7, 2023
Buell 1190 RX Hammerhead and 1190 SX
The index spring may be installed improperly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Buell Motorcycles (Buell) is recalling certain 2021-2022 1190 RX and SX motorcycles. The index spring may be installed improperly.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 23V257000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 7, 2023
- Filed by
- Buell Motorcycles
- Owner notification
- May 5, 2023
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Manual transmission; Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Buell 1190 RX Hammerhead (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
- Buell 1190 SX (2021-2022): 2022, 2021
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