NHTSA recall 99V097000
Unknown Or Other · BUELL-out of business
Details
What's wrong: These motorcycles were built with a sidestand switch that could become inoperative
Why it matters: This condition can cause the engine to stall/quit when riding.
The fix: Dealers will replace the sidestand switch.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1996 Buell S1 LIGHTNING
- 1997 Buell M2 Cyclone
- 1997 Buell S1 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
- 1999 Buell M2 Cyclone
- 1999 Buell S3 THUNDERBOLT
- 1999 Buell X1 LIGHTNING
- Buell M2 Cyclone
- Buell S1 LIGHTNING
- Buell S1 WHITE LIGHTNING
- Buell S3 THUNDERBOLT
- Buell S3-T THUNDERBOLT
- Buell X1 LIGHTNING
All model years NHTSA lists
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V097000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.