Buell Recall 99V106000: Suspension, Rear

NHTSA recall 99V106000 · announced May 6, 1999 · filed by Buell Motorcycle Co. · 8,950 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SWINGARM THAT COULD BREAK.

The risk

IF THE SWINGARM SHOULD BREAK, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWINGARM.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 8, 1999.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.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone
• 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone
• 1996 Buell S1 Lightning
• 1997 Buell S1 Lightning
• 1998 Buell S1 Lightning
• 1998 Buell S1 White Lightning
• 1995 Buell S2 Thunderbolt
• 1996 Buell S2 Thunderbolt
• 1996 Buell S2t
• 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt
• 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt
• 1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt
• 1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.