Buell Recall 99V107000: Suspension, Rear, Shock Absorber

NHTSA recall 99V107000 · announced May 6, 1999 · filed by Buell Motorcycle Co. · 8,950 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.

The risk

IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 28, 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.