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1998 BUELL S1 LIGHTNING

8 recalls — 11 complaints

99V106000 May 6, 1999
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.
Consequence
IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWINGARM.
8,950 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
99V107000 May 6, 1999
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.
Consequence
IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
8,950 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
99V104000 May 6, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM THAT COULD, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK MOUNT SYSTEM.
10,556 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
99V105000 May 6, 1999
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY THAT COULD BECOME PLUGGED.
Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THIS COULD CAUSE THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALSO PREVENT SUFFICIENT FUEL FLOW, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO MISFIRE OR STALL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL TANK VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY.
12,321 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
99V095000 Apr 29, 1999
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. MOTION OF THE BATTERY CABLE CAN LEAD TO BREAKAGE OF ITS TERMINAL.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE.
3,878 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
99V097000 Apr 29, 1999
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
10,255 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
99V086000 Apr 26, 1999
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM CAN LOSE CLAMP LOAD AND POSSIBLY BREAK.
Consequence
THIS COULD LEAD TO AN UNINTENDED DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT ISOLATOR MOUNT SYSTEM.
5,208 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
97V153000 Sep 12, 1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE E-CLIP WHICH RETAINS THE DRIVE PIN ON THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR AND CARRIER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVE PIN ALLOWING THE PIN TO MOVE OUT OF POSITION AND COME IN CONTACT WITH THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN PREVENT THE FRONT WHEEL FROM ROTATING INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THESE MOTORCYCLES.
2,820 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

Complaint Statistics

11 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:REAR2
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES2
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC2
UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
SUSPENSION:REAR Nov 24, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
DEALER NOTIFIED OF EIGHT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICES RECEIVED. AS OF NOW NONE OF THE RECALL REPAIRS WWERE MADE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY ARE WAITING ON ALL THE PARTS BEFORE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Nov 24, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
DEALER NOTIFIED OF EIGHT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICES RECEIVED. AS OF NOW NONE OF THE RECALL REPAIRS WWERE MADE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY ARE WAITING ON ALL THE PARTS BEFORE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Nov 24, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
DEALER NOTIFIED OF EIGHT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICES RECEIVED. AS OF NOW NONE OF THE RECALL REPAIRS WWERE MADE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY ARE WAITING ON ALL THE PARTS BEFORE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Nov 24, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
DEALER NOTIFIED OF EIGHT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICES RECEIVED. AS OF NOW NONE OF THE RECALL REPAIRS WWERE MADE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY ARE WAITING ON ALL THE PARTS BEFORE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 24, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
DEALER NOTIFIED OF EIGHT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICES RECEIVED. AS OF NOW NONE OF THE RECALL REPAIRS WWERE MADE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY ARE WAITING ON ALL THE PARTS BEFORE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. *AK
SUSPENSION:REAR Nov 24, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
RECEIVED EIGHT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND NO REPAIRS DONE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY ARE WAITING ON ALL PARTS BEFORE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. WAITING SINCE 25 OF MAY 1999. AS OF DECEMBER 30, 1999 PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Nov 24, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
RECEIVED EIGHT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND NO REPAIRS DONE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY ARE WAITING ON ALL PARTS BEFORE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. WAITING SINCE 25 OF MAY 1999. AS OF DECEMBER 30, 1999 PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Nov 24, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
RECEIVED EIGHT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND NO REPAIRS DONE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY ARE WAITING ON ALL PARTS BEFORE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. WAITING SINCE 25 OF MAY 1999. AS OF DECEMBER 30, 1999 PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Nov 24, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
RECEIVED EIGHT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND NO REPAIRS DONE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY ARE WAITING ON ALL PARTS BEFORE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. WAITING SINCE 25 OF MAY 1999. AS OF DECEMBER 30, 1999 PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Nov 24, 1999
Incident date: May 25, 1999
RECEIVED EIGHT MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICES. DEALER NOTIFIED AND NO REPAIRS DONE. DEALER INFORMED THAT THEY ARE WAITING ON ALL PARTS BEFORE REPAIRS CAN BE MADE. WAITING SINCE 25 OF MAY 1999. AS OF DECEMBER 30, 1999 PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 21, 1999
Incident date: May 30, 1999
THE RUBBER ON THE FOOT PEG TURNS WHILE DRIVER'S FOOT IS RESTING ON THE PEG. THE RUBBER AROUND THE FOOT PEG IS ALSO COMING OFF THE PEG. THE DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. *AK

BUELL S1 LIGHTNING — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUELL S1 LIGHTNING across all model years (1996–1998).

22 Total Recalls
25 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BUELL S1 LIGHTNING — Year by Year

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1998 (current) 8 11
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