BUELL X1 1999: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V199000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| BUELL | X1 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-09-15 | 1998-08-25 | 1998-08-28 |
Production Dates: 1998-02-01 - 1998-08-12
Manufacturers Involved: BUELL-out of business
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 136
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SWING ARM ON THESE MOTORCYCLES WAS IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE REAR SUSPENSION TO FAIL WITHOUT WARNING, LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
DELAERS WILL REPLACE THE SWING ARM.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES 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 1-414-342-8400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
