Known Recalls

Model year record

2003 BUELL Lightning LOW

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 1 owner complaint on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V141000

Structure

Component
Structure
Manufacturer
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Vehicles affected
74
Reported to NHTSA
2003-04-22
Owners notified
2003-04-17

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE SIDE STAND LEG CAN BREAK WITHOUT NOTICE.

Safety risk

THIS COULD ALLOW THE MOTORCYCLE TO FALL CAUSING AN INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDE STAND. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 17, 2003. 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1425 mi

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.