Recall campaign · NHTSA 99V097000

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BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-04-29.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V097000

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Component
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Manufacturer
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicles affected
10,255
Reported to NHTSA
1999-04-29
Owners notified
1999-06-24

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 24, 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

13 model years across 6 models.

ModelYears on record
BUELL M2 Cyclone1999 1998 1997
BUELL S1 Lightning1998 1997 1996
BUELL S1 White Lightning1998
BUELL S3 Thunderbolt1999 1998 1997
BUELL S3T Thunderbolt1998 1997
BUELL X1 Lightning1999

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.