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1998 Buell S1 White Lightning FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Recall

Read the complete details of this S1 White Lightning recall issued on Oct 06, 1987 by the NHTSA, including the number of motorcycles affected, consequence, proposed solution from Buell, and more.
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