Buell S1 Lightning — Suspension
High risk
Oct 22, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
On certain motorcycles, the rear shock absorber eye could break. If the shock absorber eye should break, the underside of the vehicle will drag on the ground, which may adversely a
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S1w White Lightning, Buell S2 Thunderbolt, Buell S2t Thunderbolt, Buell S3 Thunderbolt
Buell S1 Lightning — Fuel System
High risk
Oct 22, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank valve assembly could become plugged. Under certain conditions this could cause the carburetor to overflow fuel which could result in a fire. T
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S1w White Lightning, Buell S2 Thunderbolt, Buell S2t Thunderbolt, Buell S3 Thunderbolt
Buell S1 Lightning — Suspension
High risk
Oct 22, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
Certain motorcycles were built with a swingarm that could break. If this should occur, vehicle handling could be adversely affected which could lead to a vehicle crash without prio
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S1w White Lightning, Buell S2 Thunderbolt, Buell S2t Thunderbolt, Buell S3 Thunderbolt
Buell S1 Lightning — Structure
High risk
Oct 22, 1999
Model years: 1997, 1998
Certain motorcycles were built with an isolator mount system that could lose clamp load. Should this condition occur, it may allow the engine to move unexpectedly within the frame
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S1w White Lightning, Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt
Buell S1 Lightning — Electrical
High risk
Oct 22, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
Certain motorcycles were built with a negative battery cable that could break. This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding which could result in a crash with
Also affects: Buell S1w White Lightning
Buell S1 Lightning — Electrical
High risk
Oct 22, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
On certain motorcycles, the side stand switch could become inoperative. This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding which could result in a crash without pri
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S1w White Lightning, Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt, Buell X1 Lightning
Buell S1 Lightning — Structure
High risk
Oct 22, 1999
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
On certain motorcycles, the fuel tank mount system could, in the event of a collision, allow the fuel tank to become separated. Fuel tank separation could result in personal injury
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S1w White Lightning, Buell S2 Thunderbolt, Buell S2t Thunderbolt, Buell S3 Thunderbolt
Buell S1 Lightning — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Mar 27, 1998
Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998
Certain motorcyles do not comply with CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. Failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of th
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S1w White Lightning, Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt
Buell S1 Lightning — Brakes
High risk
Nov 27, 1997
Model years: 1997, 1998
On certain motorcycles, the drive pin(s) used on the front brake rotor could move out of position and come in contact with the front brake caliper. This condition could prevent the
Also affects: Buell M2 Cyclone, Buell S1w White Lightning, Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt