Recall campaign · NHTSA 99V106000

Suspension: rear

BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-05-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V106000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicles affected
8,950
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-06
Owners notified
1999-07-08

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.

Safety risk

IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWINGARM.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 8, 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 7 models.

ModelYears on record
BUELL M2 Cyclone1998 1997
BUELL S1 Lightning1998 1997 1996
BUELL S1 White Lightning1998
BUELL S2 Thunderbolt1996 1995
BUELL S2T1996
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.