S&s Cycle 56-1222 Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 06E068000
Manufacturer: S&S CYCLE INC
Date of Owner Notification: August 17th, 2006

Defect Summary:
CERTAIN S&S CYCLE SIX SPEED TRANSMISSION SHIFT COLLARS, P/N 56-5122, INCLUDED IN S&S COMPLETE TRANSMISSION/GEAR SETS AND CASSETTE TRANSMISSION/GEAR SETS WITH S&S P/NOS. 56-1222, 56-1130, 56-1131, AND 56-1132. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT COLLARS WERE MANUFACTURED WITH A MACHINING ERROR. AS A RESULT OF THIS ERROR, THE SHIFT COLLARS CAN CRACK WHEN EXPOSED TO HIGH LOADS OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE SHIFT COLLAR CRACKS, THE REAR WHEEL CAN LOCK UP POSSIBLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
S&S CYCLE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE SHIFT COLLAR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 17, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT S&S CYCLE AT 866-244-2673.

Recall Notes:
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.