NHTSA recall 99V086000
Suspension · BUELL-out of business
April 26, 1999report date
5,208units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The front isolator mount system can lose clamp load and possibly break.
Why it matters: This could lead to an unintended distraction to the driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the front isolator mount system.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone
- 1997 Buell S1 LIGHTNING
- 1997 Buell S1 WHITE LIGHTNING
- 1997 Buell S3 THUNDERBOLT
- 1997 Buell S3-T THUNDERBOLT
- 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone
- 1998 Buell S1 LIGHTNING
- 1998 Buell S1 WHITE LIGHTNING
- 1998 Buell S3 THUNDERBOLT
- 1998 Buell S3-T THUNDERBOLT
- Buell M2 Cyclone
- Buell S1 LIGHTNING
- Buell S1 WHITE LIGHTNING
- Buell S3 THUNDERBOLT
- Buell S3-T THUNDERBOLT
All model years NHTSA lists
1997 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1998 Buell M2 Cyclone, 1997 Buell S1 Lightning, 1998 Buell S1 Lightning, 1997 Buell S1 White Lightning, 1998 Buell S1 White Lightning, 1997 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1998 Buell S3 Thunderbolt, 1997 Buell S3T Thunderbolt, 1998 Buell S3T Thunderbolt.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V086000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.