NHTSA recall 06E068000 · Equipment
Power train › Manual transmission
Reported Aug 2, 200665 vehicles affectedS&S CYCLE INC
The defect
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.
The risk
If the shift collar cracks, the rear wheel can lock up possibly resulting in loss of control and a vehicle crash.
The remedy
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.