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Buell S1w White Lightning Recalls

9 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Buell S1w White Lightning, model years 1997–1998. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Buell S1w White Lightning — Suspension High risk

Oct 22, 1999 Model years: 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 S1 Lightning, Buell S2 Thunderbolt, Buell S2t Thunderbolt, Buell S3 Thunderbolt

Buell S1w White Lightning — Fuel System High risk

Oct 22, 1999 Model years: 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 S1 Lightning, Buell S2 Thunderbolt, Buell S2t Thunderbolt, Buell S3 Thunderbolt

Buell S1w White Lightning — Suspension High risk

Oct 22, 1999 Model years: 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 S1 Lightning, Buell S2 Thunderbolt, Buell S2t Thunderbolt, Buell S3 Thunderbolt

Buell S1w White 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 S1 Lightning, Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Buell S1w White Lightning — Electrical High risk

Oct 22, 1999 Model years: 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 S1 Lightning

Buell S1w White Lightning — Electrical High risk

Oct 22, 1999 Model years: 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 S1 Lightning, Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt, Buell X1 Lightning

Buell S1w White Lightning — Structure High risk

Oct 22, 1999 Model years: 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 S1 Lightning, Buell S2 Thunderbolt, Buell S2t Thunderbolt, Buell S3 Thunderbolt

Buell S1w White Lightning — Lights And Instruments High risk

Mar 27, 1998 Model years: 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 S1 Lightning, Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt

Buell S1w White Lightning — Brakes High risk

Nov 27, 1997 Model years: 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 S1 Lightning, Buell S3 Thunderbolt, Buell S3t Thunderbolt

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