BUELL X1 LIGHTNING 1999: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V133000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | X1 LIGHTNING | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-06-01 | 1999-05-24 | 1999-05-27 |
Production Dates: 1998-01-04 - 1999-04-20
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1765
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE CAN CHAFE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID.
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE RIDER COULD EXPERIENCE LOSS OF REAR BRAKING CAPABILITIES.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE RESERVOIR HOSE AND REPLACE THE HOSE IF NCESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 1, 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'.
