2000 BUELL X1 LIGHTNING

2 recalls — 6 complaints

03V427000 Oct 30, 2003
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED EXCLUSIVELY WITH A FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, THE IDLE CONTROL CABLE CAN BECOME DISLODGED FROM THE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CABLE GUIDE DUE TO IMPROPER ADJUSTMENT OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM.
Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION WHEN THE OPERATOR'S HAND IS REMOVED FROM THE TWIST GRIP, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A THROTTLE CABLE CLAMP, WHICH SERVES TO ENSURE RETENTION OF THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLES IN THE CABLE GUIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER OR DECEMBER 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUELL AT 1-414-343-8400.
2,830 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
00V163000 Jun 16, 2000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER CAN BREAK, DRAGGING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE ON THE GROUND.
Consequence
THIS COULD AFFECT THE HANDLING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SHOCK REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE (SRP) WHICH PROTECTS THE STRUCTUAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. A NEW SHOCK ABSORBER IS CURRENTLY BEING DEVELOPED. WHEN THE NEW SHOCK ABSORBER IS AVAILABLE, IF AN OWNER CHOSES, THEY CAN HAVE IT INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE THROUGH THE DEALER NETW... Read more
6,219 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.

Complaint Statistics

6 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER3
SUSPENSION:REAR3
SUSPENSION:REAR Nov 7, 2008
Incident date: Oct 31, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 BUELL X1 LIGHTNING. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 00V163000 (SUSPENSION:REAR), WHICH STATED THAT THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A SHOCK REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE (SRP). THE PACKAGE IS INTENDED TO PROTECT THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SUSPENSION SYSTEM. THE DEAL... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Sep 29, 2004
Incident date: Sep 28, 2004
I OWN A BUELL MOTORCYCLE YEAR 2000 MODEL X1 LIGHTNING. THERE WAS A RECALL FOR A DEFECTIVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS, NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 00V163000. THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED AND A SHOCK REINFORCEMENT PACKAGE WAS INSTALLED. THE OLD DEFECTIVE SHOCK WAS LEFT ON THE VEHICLE. THERE IS A WARNING ON TH... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Mar 28, 2002
THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS LEAKING OIL VERY HEAVILY. FOUND RECALL NUMBER 10808 00 V 163 000. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. NLM
SUSPENSION:REAR Oct 25, 2000
Incident date: Jul 24, 2000
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V163000, BUT DEALER DOESN'T HAVE PARTS. *SLC
SUSPENSION:REAR Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Jul 24, 2000
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 00V163000, BUT DEALER DOESN'T HAVE PARTS. *SLC
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Aug 7, 2000
Incident date: Jul 31, 2000
RECALL 00V163 000/REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: DEALER UNABLE TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. RECALL NOTICE STATED AT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE 24 JULY 2000. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE . CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

BUELL X1 LIGHTNING — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the BUELL X1 LIGHTNING across all model years (1999–2000).

9 Total Recalls
8 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

BUELL X1 LIGHTNING — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
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