BUELL S1 LIGHTNING 1997: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V107000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | S1 LIGHTNING | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-06-28 | 1999-05-06 | 1999-05-10 |
Production Dates: 1994-02-01 - 1998-06-16
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL-out of business
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8950
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A REAR SHOCK ABSORBER FRONT EYE THAT COULD BREAK.
IF THE SHOCK EYE SHOULD BREAK, THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WILL DRAG ON THE GROUND POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 28, 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'.
