NHTSA safety recall

Recall 99V097000

Unknown Or Other — Buell · reported 29 Apr 1999 · 10,255 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A SIDESTAND SWITCH THAT COULD BECOME INOPERATIVE

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL/QUIT WHEN RIDING.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 24, 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).

NHTSA campaign
99V097000
Filed by
Buell Motorcycle Co.
Report received
29 Apr 1999
Owners notified
24 Jun 1999
Potentially affected
10,255

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1997 Buell M2 Cyclone 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone 1996 Buell S1 Lightning 1997 Buell S1 Lightning 1998 Buell S1 Lightning 1998 Buell S1 White Lightning 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt 1999 Buell S3 Thunderbolt 1997 Buell S3t Thunderbolt 1998 Buell S3t Thunderbolt 1999 Buell X1 Lightning

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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