Recall campaign · NHTSA 99V086000

Suspension: front

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-04-26.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V086000

Suspension: front

Component
Suspension: front
Manufacturer
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicles affected
5,208
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-26
Owners notified
1999-05-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM CAN LOSE CLAMP LOAD AND POSSIBLY BREAK.

Safety risk

THIS COULD LEAD TO AN UNINTENDED DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 18, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

10 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
BUELL M2 Cyclone1998 1997
BUELL S1 Lightning1998 1997
BUELL S1 White Lightning1998 1997
BUELL S3 Thunderbolt1998 1997
BUELL S3T Thunderbolt1998 1997

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.