Buell S1 1997

Model S1 made in 1997 by Buell got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system and engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
98V036000BUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.from 01/20/1995 to 11/19/1997V (Vehicle)472403/03/1998MFRBUELL MOTORCYCLE CO.02/23/199802/25/1998571108
Defect SummaryVehicle description: motorcycles. failure of one or more turn signal lamps would not be indicated to the operator of the vehicle (no noticeable change in the flashing rate of the turn signal indicator light). this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence SummaryAn operator would not be aware that the turn signal lamps were not working.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the turn signal lamps on these motorcycles.
NotesOwner notification began march 3, 1998. owners who take their motorcycles into 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).

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
05/04/1999
 Recall notice received, stated that the swing arm could break. dealer cannot remedy problem, parts on order . also, recalls on side stand switch, front isolator mount system, negative battery cable, fuel tank vent valve assembly, rear shock absorber eye, fuel tank mount system. problems still exist. no repairwork done. provide further information. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
05/04/1999
 Recall notice received, stated that the swing arm could break. dealer cannot remedy problem, parts on order . also, recalls on side stand switch, front isolator mount system, negative battery cable, fuel tank vent valve assembly, rear shock absorber eye, fuel tank mount system. problems still exist. no repairwork done. provide further information. *ak
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
05/04/1999
 Recall notice received, stated that the swing arm could break. dealer cannot remedy problem, parts on order . also, recalls on side stand switch, front isolator mount system, negative battery cable, fuel tank vent valve assembly, rear shock absorber eye, fuel tank mount system. problems still exist. no repairwork done. provide further information. *ak
SUSPENSION - REAR
05/04/1999
 Recall notice received, stated that the swing arm could break. dealer cannot remedy problem, parts on order . also, recalls on side stand switch, front isolator mount system, negative battery cable, fuel tank vent valve assembly, rear shock absorber eye, fuel tank mount system. problems still exist. no repairwork done. provide further information. *ak