| Recall Date: |
OCT 30, 2003 |
| Component: |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL X1 LIGHTNING |
| Units Affected: |
2830
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
OCT 30, 2003
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL X1 LIGHTNING
Summary
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.
Units Affected:
2830
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO. 0827
| Recall Date: |
FEB 14, 2000 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL X1 LIGHTNING |
| Units Affected: |
2912
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 14, 2000
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL X1 LIGHTNING
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FUEL FILTER CAN LEAK.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER.
Units Affected:
2912
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 1999 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL X1 LIGHTNING |
| Units Affected: |
1765
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 24, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL X1 LIGHTNING
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE CAN CHAFE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE IF NCESSARY.
Units Affected:
1765
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 24, 1999 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL X1 LIGHTNING |
| Units Affected: |
1765
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 24, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL X1 LIGHTNING
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE BATTERY CARRIER.
Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD STALL OR QUIT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING AND CORRECT IT IF THERE IS ANY SIGN OF CONTACT.
Units Affected:
1765
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
MAY 06, 1999 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL X1 LIGHTNING |
| Units Affected: |
12321
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 06, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL X1 LIGHTNING
Summary
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.
Units Affected:
12321
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
APR 29, 1999 |
| Component: |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL X1 LIGHTNING |
| Units Affected: |
10255
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
APR 29, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL X1 LIGHTNING
Summary
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.
Units Affected:
10255
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
| Recall Date: |
APR 29, 1999 |
| Component: |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Model Affected: |
BUELL X1 LIGHTNING |
| Units Affected: |
1765
Recall Details
|
Recall Date:
APR 29, 1999
Model Affected:
1999 BUELL BUELL X1 LIGHTNING
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE LINE CAN CHAFE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
Consequence
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITIES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE LINE.
Units Affected:
1765
Notes
BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
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