Buell Recall 99V134000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables

NHTSA recall 99V134000 · announced May 24, 1999 · filed by Buell Motorcycle Co. · 1,765 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE BATTERY CARRIER.

The risk

SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE MOTORCYCLE COULD STALL OR QUIT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ROUTING AND CORRECT IT IF THERE IS ANY SIGN OF CONTACT.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 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

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