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Buell S1W problems & recalls

NHTSA records for 1998–1998: 1 recall campaign and 2 owner complaints. Pick a model year.

1998

By year

YearRecallsComplaints
199812

What owners complain about (all years)

Exterior Lighting1
Fuel System, Gasoline1

Recent recalls

Exterior Lighting #98V036000 · 1998 · 4,724 units

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Risk: An operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.

Fix: Dealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.

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